Test flights made by Rainbow drones
Description:Editor's note: The CH (initials for "rainbow" in Chinese) series of drones have gained international fame for their performance in anti-terrorism warfare in the Middle East and Africa, as well as their highly efficient civil missions such as geological ex

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A CH-4 drone takes off during a test flight in mid-June at an undisclosed airport in northwest China. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]
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A CH-4 drone takes off during a test flight in mid-June at an undisclosed airport in northwest China. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]
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A CH-4 drone taxis preparatory to a test flight in mid-June at an undisclosed airport in northwest China. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]
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A CH-4 drone taxis preparatory to a test flight in mid-June at an undisclosed airport in northwest China. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]
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A CH-4 drone taxis preparatory to a test flight in mid-June at an undisclosed airport in northwest China. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]
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A CH-4 drone taxis preparatory to a test flight in mid-June at an undisclosed airport in northwest China. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]
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Three CH-4 drones park side-by-side on the apron of an undisclosed airport in northwest China for a scheduled test flight in mid-June. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]
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The satellite dish for remote communication and data link is unfolded near the apron of an undisclosed airport in northwest China as several CH-4 drones undergo test flights in mid-June. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]
http://upload.siluchina.com.cn/2017/0620/1497921128622.jpg The satellite dish for remote communication and data link is unfolded near the apron of an undisclosed airport in northwest China as several CH-4 drones undergo test flights in mid-June. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn] http://upload.siluchina.com.cn/2017/0620/thumb_228__1497921128622.jpg -
Three CH-4 drones park side-by-side on the apron of an undisclosed airport in northwest China for a scheduled test flight in mid-June. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]
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A CH-4 crew member examines part of the drone's front undercarriage before a test flight in mid-June at an undisclosed airport in northwest China. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]
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A CH-4 crew member examines part of the drone's front undercarriage before a test flight in mid-June at an undisclosed airport in northwest China. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]
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A CH-4 drone is removed from the runway after finishing a test flight in mid-June at an undisclosed airport in northwest China. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]
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A protective cover with a "remove before flight" notice is placed on the pitot tube of a CH-4 drone parking on the apron of an undisclosed airport in northwest China for a scheduled test flight in mid-June. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]
http://upload.siluchina.com.cn/2017/0620/1497921131147.jpg A protective cover with a "remove before flight" notice is placed on the pitot tube of a CH-4 drone parking on the apron of an undisclosed airport in northwest China for a scheduled test flight in mid-June. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn] http://upload.siluchina.com.cn/2017/0620/thumb_228__1497921131147.jpg -
Crew members control a CH-4 drone from a modular extendable rigid wall shelter (MERWS) during a test flight in mid-June at an undisclosed airport in northwest China. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]
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Three CH-4 drones park side-by-side on the apron of an undisclosed airport in northwest China for a scheduled test flight in mid-June. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]
http://upload.siluchina.com.cn/2017/0620/1497921131443.jpg Three CH-4 drones park side-by-side on the apron of an undisclosed airport in northwest China for a scheduled test flight in mid-June. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn] http://upload.siluchina.com.cn/2017/0620/thumb_228__1497921131443.jpg -
Three CH-4 drones park side-by-side for all-round examination before a scheduled test flight in mid-June at an undisclosed airport in northwest China. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]
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A CH-4 drone taxis preparatory to a test flight in mid-June at an undisclosed airport in northwest China. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]
http://upload.siluchina.com.cn/2017/0620/1497921132778.jpg A CH-4 drone taxis preparatory to a test flight in mid-June at an undisclosed airport in northwest China. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn] http://upload.siluchina.com.cn/2017/0620/thumb_228__1497921132778.jpg -
A CH-4 drone taxis preparatory to a test flight in mid-June at an undisclosed airport in northwest China. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]
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Crew members control a CH-4 drone from a modular extendable rigid wall shelter (MERWS) during a test flight in mid-June at an undisclosed airport in northwest China. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]
http://upload.siluchina.com.cn/2017/0620/1497921133485.jpg Crew members control a CH-4 drone from a modular extendable rigid wall shelter (MERWS) during a test flight in mid-June at an undisclosed airport in northwest China. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn] http://upload.siluchina.com.cn/2017/0620/thumb_228__1497921133485.jpg -
A CH-4 drone prepares to land during a test flight in mid-June at an undisclosed airport in northwest China. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]
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Crew members control a CH-4 drone from a modular extendable rigid wall shelter (MERWS) during a test flight in mid-June at an undisclosed airport in northwest China. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]
http://upload.siluchina.com.cn/2017/0620/1497921133713.jpg Crew members control a CH-4 drone from a modular extendable rigid wall shelter (MERWS) during a test flight in mid-June at an undisclosed airport in northwest China. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn] http://upload.siluchina.com.cn/2017/0620/thumb_228__1497921133713.jpg -
Crew members control a CH-4 drone from a modular extendable rigid wall shelter (MERWS) during a test flight in mid-June at an undisclosed airport in northwest China. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]
http://upload.siluchina.com.cn/2017/0620/1497921134841.jpg Crew members control a CH-4 drone from a modular extendable rigid wall shelter (MERWS) during a test flight in mid-June at an undisclosed airport in northwest China. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn] http://upload.siluchina.com.cn/2017/0620/thumb_228__1497921134841.jpg