Key facts
- Shanghai AutoFlight Co. Ltd. received airworthiness certification in Indonesia for its V2000CG cargo drone.
- This is the first overseas regulatory approval for a Chinese eVTOL aircraft.
- The Indonesian Directorate General of Civil Aviation issued the Validated Type Certificate on June 3.
- The certification confirms the V2000CG meets Indonesian safety standards.
Shanghai AutoFlight Co. Ltd., a Chinese electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer, has secured airworthiness certification in Indonesia for its V2000CG cargo drone. This achievement represents the first time a Chinese eVTOL aircraft has received regulatory approval from an overseas authority.
The Indonesian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted the Validated Type Certificate for the V2000CG on June 3, following a review process that commenced in July 2025. The certification signifies that the unmanned aircraft adheres to Indonesia's safety standards, a crucial step for its upcoming commercial deployment in the Indonesian market.