CT UAV Tested Pegas 230 Heavy-Lift Drone
The firm secured orders for 135 units as it scales production for complex logistics missions.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Robotics
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CT UAV has successfully tested its Pegas 230 heavy-lift drone, a platform designed for operations in difficult-to-access terrains. The company has already received orders for 135 of the aircraft.
Why it matters
Heavy-lift drones provide critical logistical capabilities for missions where ground vehicles face restricted access or long transit times. This development signals a shift in autonomous cargo transport as part of a global low-altitude aviation market forecast to reach $700 billion by 2035.
The Pegas 230 supports a 100kg payload capacity against a 230kg maximum takeoff weight. CT UAV currently operates five factories and 22 research laboratories across Vietnam, the United States, France, Israel, and Taiwan to support these technical requirements.
The players
CT UAV
An international drone manufacturer that operates five factories and 22 laboratories globally to produce vertical-takeoff aircraft.
The details
The Pegas 230 integrates custom-manufactured components, including its airframe, circuit boards, propellers, engines, and batteries. Heavy-lift drones operate by utilizing vertical take-off and landing to bypass traditional infrastructure, making them effective for high-value cargo delivery in remote environments. The firm maintains this vertical integration strategy by producing internal inventions and industrial designs to iterate on performance parameters.
Timeline
* September 21, 2026: US factory inauguration scheduled.
The Tech Race
The testing and sale of the Pegas 230 reflect a broader industry move to capture the projected $700 billion global low-altitude aviation market by 2035. As manufacturers like CT UAV expand their factory footprints, the focus is shifting toward scaling ultra-heavy models, including the firm’s planned 500kg payload aircraft.
The Pegas 230 is intended to improve logistics in sectors where traditional ground transportation is currently inefficient or impossible. Prospective industrial users should note that the company has already secured 135 orders for these units, indicating a move toward commercial implementation.
The takeaway
The firm is currently scaling its R&D and manufacturing capacity to support heavy-lift operations. Watch for the September 21, 2026 factory launch and subsequent performance benchmarks of the planned 500kg ultra-heavy UAV model.
What happens next
CT UAV is scheduled to inaugurate a new manufacturing facility in the United States on September 21, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the current state of autonomous flight systems, visit the Robotics section.
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