New Chinese Tandem Rotor Drone Takes Off: Boying T1400 Makes Maiden Flight
Aviation News – The Boying T1400 Tandem Rotor Unmanned Helicopter, developed by United Aircraft, successfully completed its maiden flight in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, on October 30, 2025 — marking a key milestone in China’s expanding unmanned aviation capabilities. The T1400, a next-generation tandem rotor unmanned helicopter, represents a significant step forward for China’s aviation industry. With a maximum takeoff weight of 1,400 kilograms, the aircraft was designed to support diverse civilian operations, from agricultural spraying and logistics transport to forest fire prevention.
