Wang Zhijie, a deputy to the National People’s Congress and secretary of the Party Leadership Group and director of the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, brought a batch of “Chongqing treasures” to the Two Sessions this year, including the Wenjie M9 model, the Xiaotian intelligent robot dog, a dual-screen AI computer, a palm-sized industrial drone, and the world’s first hybrid unmanned transport aircraft.
Wang Zhijie provided a detailed introduction to the drone that appeared at the event. He stated that the amphibious micro-drone showcased is currently the smallest industrial-grade drone, weighing about the same as an egg.
In addition, this drone is about the size of a human hand, equipped with tracks, and can move across all terrains. Thanks to its small size and light weight, the drone can also explore in some confined spaces.
The world’s first hybrid-powered drone, the Rainbow YH-1000S, also made its “debut” at the Two Sessions (not a real aircraft, but a model of the model). This aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight last month, marking another new model following the successful maiden flight of the Rainbow YH-1000 unmanned transport aircraft in May 2025.
According to reports, the Rainbow YH-1000S, which made its maiden flight equipped with a high-power hybrid powertrain, represents a significant innovative exploration of the cross-industry integration of core technologies from the drone and automotive industries in China. Wang Zhijie revealed that this drone was jointly developed by the 11th Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation and Chongqing-based automaker Seres.
Public information shows that the Rainbow YH-1000S is a large unmanned transport aircraft designed and developed by the 11th Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation in accordance with airworthiness standards. It can be applied to international logistics transportation, emergency rescue and disaster reduction, artificial weather modification, marine monitoring, and maritime supervision.
