On May 18, China's self-developed “Twin-tailed Scorpion A” three-engine fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was delivered in batch in Zigong, Sichuan.

As the first new operating platform of the domestic weather modification unmanned aircraft system, the model has significantly improved the safety and efficiency of artificial precipitation enhancement and other operations.

On May 18, "Twin-tailed Scorpion A" flew in the air. Photoed by XIE Jiao

The “Twin-tailed Scorpion A” is equipped with 3 engines and supporting generators, with a highly efficient anti-deicing system, all-weather, medium- to high-altitude, long endurance and other operational characteristics, and can quickly adjust the equipment configuration according to the needs of different tasks.

The model has completed a number of tasks in 9 provinces in the past year, such as the successful implementation of artificial snow enhancement in the Qingzang-Xizang Plateau region, effectively helping to replenish the water reserves of the the Asia's  "Water Tower" .

Editor: JIANG Zhiqing