China’s inaugural 7-ton large-scale transport unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the Changying-8, is on the verge of conducting its historic maiden flight at Zhengzhou Shangjie Airport in the near future. This UAV boasts a length of 17 meters and a wingspan stretching to 25 meters, with a spacious cargo hold volume of 18 cubic meters. The loading and unloading process can be swiftly accomplished within a mere 15 minutes. Moreover, it possesses an impressive maximum range surpassing 3,000 kilometers, along with the remarkable ability to take off and land at high altitudes and within short distances of just 200 meters. During its maiden flight, crucial systems including intelligent flight control, power and fuel management, and overall flight performance will undergo rigorous validation. All preparatory work has now been finalized, and the validation process will be executed through a taxi takeoff followed by a flight enduring over 30 minutes.