Shenzhen-based unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer United Aircraft has secured orders for 1,600 heavy-lift industrial drones at the Dubai Airshow, which began on November 17.

This was the largest single order obtained by a Chinese company at this event.

(Photo: United Aircraft)

The orders were placed by customers from the UAE, the Republic of Korea and others, covering drone applications in low-altitude logistics, medical deliveries and agricultural plant protection.

Ahead of the airshow, United Aircraft also launched a drone-based food delivery service in the Middle East.