China claims breakthrough with world’s first ducted ton-class ‘flying saucer’ eVTOL
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China demonstrated its first ton-class "flying saucer" eVTOL with enclosed rotors, lifting 992 pounds in three seconds. Priced under 2 million yuan, it targets logistics and rescue missions for 2026 commercialization.
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