JD flies JDX-500 heavy-load logistics drone in Sichuan
JD Logistics flew its self-developed JDX-500 logistics drone from Fengming Airport in Sichuan.
Evidence notes
- JDX-500 is an autogyro logistics drone designed to carry up to a few hundred kilograms.
- Its short-runway configuration supports transport between regional warehouses and emergency airdrop missions.
- The December 2020 Sichuan flight followed ten months of in-house development.
Company context
JD.com is a Chinese retail and logistics group whose JD Logistics arm develops and deploys unmanned delivery vehicles and related smart-logistics automation.