On December 31, 2025, AutoFlight's Kerriu aircraft soared into the skies from Mingzhu Island in Haikou. In a mere 9 minutes, it successfully traversed the 23 - kilometer - wide Qiongzhou Strait and touched down at Xuwen Port in Zhanjiang, Guangdong. This historic flight stands as the country's inaugural verification of the transport capabilities of a ton - class unmanned eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take - Off and Landing) aircraft across the Qiongzhou Strait.

The flight was a collaborative effort, jointly launched by a group of enterprises, namely Hainan Holdings, Hainan Airport Group, Hainan Yihang General Aviation, Pengcheng Low Altitude, and AutoFlight. This event holds significant importance as it marks the first landmark achievement in the low - altitude industry following the closure of the Hainan Free Trade Port. Moreover, it paves the way for the regular operation of low - altitude logistics services across the Qiongzhou Strait.