New drone model set for international market

China is the largest exporter of military drones, and it is ready to place a new model on the international market.

The TYW-1, developed by Beihang University in Beijing, one of China’s top institutes for science and technology, is an unmanned aircraft for reconnaissance and combat based on the BZK005 high-altitude, long-range reconnaissance drone, which the university also developed.

The BZK-005 is widely used by the People’s Liberation Army and has performed many operations, foreign media have reported.

The drone is to make its maiden flight in September and will be placed on the international market in 2018.