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Chapter 1432: The Maritime Supervisor Wants a Drone

Although he was surprised, Zhang Qihang was more happy. He nodded and said, "Since you are so confident, Mr. Horn, let's give it a try... Mr. Horn, how long do you think it will take to complete the certification process?"

Richard Horne said: "It depends on when you can get a right-hand drive car that meets British standards. You know, cars in the UK and most Commonwealth countries are right-hand drive."

"This is easy. It will take at most half a month."

It's just changing the left rudder to the right rudder, there aren't many modifications needed.

"I see..." Richard Horn thought for a moment and gave an answer: "Then it will take about half a year."

Before Zhang Qihang could say anything, Zhang Huli couldn't help but asked in surprise, "Why does it take so long?"

Richard Horn was also somewhat helpless: "There is nothing we can do about this. Your country is neither an EU country nor a Commonwealth country. The application and certification process is indeed longer... If I didn't know some official people, I'm afraid it would take even longer."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qihang could not help but look at each other with Zhang Huli. Both of them felt helpless: It seems that they can only start the ride-sharing business in China first, so as to accumulate some experience first.

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Less than half a month after Richard Horn and Zhang Huli left, Zhang Qihang received a call from the Maritime Supervision Agency. After a few simple greetings, Deputy Director Sun on the other end of the phone politely said, "Comrade Qihang, I have something I want to consult you about."

Zhang Qihang didn't take it seriously: "You say."

"It's like this," Deputy Director Sun on the other end of the phone said politely, "Your company is currently the best company in the field of drones in our country. With your company's strength, can you develop a drone with a range of about 4000 kilometers?"

Don’t think that a range of 4000 kilometers is insignificant. Remember, it’s 2009 now.

Zhang Qihang never expected that Deputy Director Sun on the other end of the phone would actually ask this question. After a pause, he hesitated and said, "Director Sun, you also know the situation of our company. Some time ago, our company has transferred all the aviation engine business and part of the aircraft business. Your question..."

"I know, I know about this," before Zhang Qihang finished speaking, Deputy Director Sun on the other end of the phone said with a smile: "Aren't these businesses in your hands good? I see that some comrades are just messing around."

"..."

Zhang Qihang pursed his lips and said nothing.

What could he say about the previous situation?

Deputy Director Sun seemed to have guessed why Zhang Qihang was silent. He continued, "Comrade Qihang, I understand your concerns, but don't worry. Our situation is different. Our needs can actually be classified as industry needs or civilian needs, which have nothing to do with what you submitted before.

In addition, Comrade Qihang, don't think that the quantity we want is too small and useless. Let me tell you, as long as you can develop it, it can be used in places such as forest fire prevention, meteorological survey, ocean mapping, and geological exploration. I can also recommend it to you."

"..."

Zhang Qihang still didn't say anything, but his heart began to stir.

  Regarding the actions mentioned above, it is impossible to say that he did not have any thoughts or complaints in his mind: Why? Why did we work so hard for so long, and our things were taken away with just one sentence?

But now, Deputy Director Sun's words suddenly made Zhang Qihang feel like a ray of hope: Yes, the higher-ups finally left the drone business to Huateng Group, and the future of drones has infinite possibilities. In this case, why not try drones? Thinking of this, Zhang Qihang no longer hesitated and asked directly, "Leader, is 4000 kilometers enough?"

"4000 isn't enough?"

Deputy Director Sun was stunned at first, then he smiled: "Comrade Qihang, let me put it this way, for us maritime supervisors, the more range the better. Even if you can come up with a range of 8000 kilometers or even 10000 kilometers, as long as the price is right, I dare to take it, and the more the better!"

Is this so...

A smile spread out from the corner of Zhang Qihang's mouth, and he suddenly felt that every cell in his body began to burn.

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After hanging up the phone, Zhang Qihang thought about it and did not make a call. Instead, he went directly to the drone company and found the chief designer Zhang Jiwen.

Zhang Jiwen was even more surprised to see Zhang Qihang, and quickly greeted him: "Mr. Zhang, why are you here?"

Zhang Qihang didn't beat around the bush with Zhang Jiwen and said directly: "Old Zhang, are you interested in long-flight drones?"

"Mr. Zhang, what did you say?!"

Zhang Jiwen suddenly looked up and looked at Zhang Qihang with disbelief.

Facing Zhang Jiwen's expression of disbelief and shock, Zhang Qihang nodded affirmatively: "You heard it right, it is a drone with long flight time and long range."

"This this……"

Zhang Jiwen's eyes suddenly turned red, and his hands were shaking. His eyes were full of disbelief and ecstasy. He moved his lips twice before he said, "The higher-ups... agreed?"

The voice was actually a little hoarse.

God knows how sad and heartbroken they were when the higher-ups decided to transfer the aero-engine business away from Huateng Group. But now, listening to what Mr. Zhang said, it seems that things have taken a turn for the better?

Zhang Qihang's eyes also turned red, and he sniffed hard: "It was proposed by the Maritime Supervision. Deputy Director Sun of the Maritime Supervision told me that as long as we can make it, not only will they purchase it, but they will also recommend our drone to departments such as forest fire prevention, meteorological survey, marine mapping, and geological exploration."

"Maritime Supervision? Yes, their maritime supervision does need this thing," Zhang Jiwen nodded with joy, speaking incoherently: "Our country's maritime territory is so large, we really need a long-flight, long-range drone to manage the sea area..."

At this point, Zhang Jiwen, who was a little incoherent just now, gradually became firm in his eyes: "Boss Zhang, believe me, I can do it!"

"you sure?"

  Zhang Qihang didn't expect Zhang Jiwen's attitude to be so firm, and he was very happy in his heart. For someone like Zhang Jiwen, doing what he likes is the happiest thing for him. If you don't let him do the project, it's almost the same as killing him, right?

"I'm sure I can do it!" Zhang Jiwen nodded vigorously, and said eagerly: "I'm not just saying this casually. We have experience in making fixed-wing drones before."