On November 7, reports indicated that on the previous day, China’s self-developed TD550 heavy-lift unmanned helicopter had accomplished a low-altitude logistics demonstration flight over the Beibu Gulf. This milestone flight served as the inaugural verification of the extended-endurance and heavy-cargo transportation capabilities of an oil-powered unmanned helicopter within intricate offshore settings. It represents a pivotal stride in the development of a low-altitude logistics framework tailored for China’s offshore oil sector, offering enhanced solutions for the transportation of materials and emergency response measures on offshore platforms. Its significance extends to fostering the digital and intelligent transformation of the offshore oil and gas industry.
