Established in 2016, Tengden presently has more than 50 investors, including private and state-owned businesses, individuals, and institutional investors, with the Industrial Bank serving as the largest investor.
On October 25, 2022, a cargo drone known as TB0D Scorpion D, developed by the Chinese company Tengden Technology conducted its first flight in Zigong Fengming General Airport, southwest China’s Sichuan Province. The drone is billed as the first large drone with four engines worldwide by Chinese official media. The new drone has enhanced transport capability and can carry bigger and larger payloads. The new drone, built on the original Twin-Tailed Scorpion drone, has extra engines and power generators, allowing it to carry larger and greater payloads, provide better power support, and offer improved system reliability and flight safety.
Scorpion D’s cargo compartment is believed to be about 31 square feet and five cubic meters in size, which would offer enough space for a range of supplies and equipment. The company announced that the aircraft would make its public debut during the Airshow China 2022, which will take place in Zhuhai, South China’s Guangdong Province, in November. The drone is 10.5 meters long, 3.1 meters in height, and has a wingspan of 20 meters. According to the manufacturer, the aircraft’s maximum takeoff weight is 4.35 tons, and its maximum payload is 1.5 tons.
Established in 2016, Tengden presently has more than 50 investors, including private and state-owned businesses, individuals, and institutional investors, with the Industrial Bank serving as the largest investor. The company, which has pledged to develop the largest cargo drone in the world, defines itself as a developer and supplier of high-end unmanned aircraft. The company wants to become a major player in emergency management, meteorological services, aviation applications, and scientific research.