China's low-altitude economy soars at high speed
3 months, 1 week ago

China's low-altitude economy soars at high speed

China Daily  

NANJING -- Imagine standing atop the Great Wall, marveling at the sweeping vistas of rugged mountains, when a drone smoothly descends to deliver freshly brewed coffee. Low-altitude economy refers to the economic activities and industries centered around manned and unmanned aerial vehicles operating in the airspace usually within 1,000 meters above the ground. This year, for the first time, the term "low-altitude economy" was included in the Chinese government's work report, signifying an official endorsement that has emboldened numerous cities. "Low-altitude economy is a 'blue ocean' of business opportunities," said Gao Yuanyang, director of a general aviation industry research center at Beihang University. Gao noted that a long-term, systematic rollout for the low-altitude economy is underway across China, from building infrastructure and cultivating a regulatory environment to promoting commercial uses and building a comprehensive industrial system.

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China's low-altitude economy takes flight: A new engine for innovation-driven growth
1 week, 4 days ago

China's low-altitude economy takes flight: A new engine for innovation-driven growth

China Daily  

VerTaxi showcases its innovative eVTOL aircraft at the 7th China International Import Expo in 2024. In 2024, Shenzhen's low-altitude economy achieved an annual output exceeding 90 billion RMB, with over 200 drone routes in operation and 780,000 cargo flights completed across the sector, covering areas like logistics, urban governance and medical emergency services. CASETiFY and Phoenix Wings launched the city's …

Shandong urged to accelerate development of low-altitude economy
2 months ago

Shandong urged to accelerate development of low-altitude economy

China Daily  

Shandong province in East China should step up the development of application scenarios in the low-altitude economy, according to Liu Dejun, member of the Shandong Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. He emphasized the need to focus on "low-altitude economy plus" and prioritize the creation of diverse, promising, and influential application scenarios to establish a Shandong model …

China's low-altitude economy soars at high speed
3 months, 1 week ago

China's low-altitude economy soars at high speed

China Daily  

NANJING -- Imagine standing atop the Great Wall, marveling at the sweeping vistas of rugged mountains, when a drone smoothly descends to deliver freshly brewed coffee. Low-altitude economy refers to the economic activities and industries centered around manned and unmanned aerial vehicles operating in the airspace usually within 1,000 meters above the ground. This year, for the first time, the …

Low-altitude economy booms in Greater Bay Area
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Low-altitude economy booms in Greater Bay Area

China Daily  

A man experiences food delivery service by a drone at Futian Port, Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, on Oct 23, 2024. The low-altitude economy is booming in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, with the continuous release of favorable policies for industries such as drones and general aviation. The industrial pattern of passenger-carrying aerial vehicles has begun to take shape, …

Low-altitude economy booms in Greater Bay Area
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Low-altitude economy booms in Greater Bay Area

China Daily  

A man experiences food delivery service by a drone at Futian Port, Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, on Oct 23, 2024. The low-altitude economy is booming in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, with the continuous release of favorable policies for industries such as drones and general aviation. The industrial pattern of passenger-carrying aerial vehicles has begun to take shape, …

Low-altitude economy booms in Greater Bay Area
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Low-altitude economy booms in Greater Bay Area

China Daily  

A man experiences food delivery service by a drone at Futian Port, Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, on Oct 23, 2024. The low-altitude economy is booming in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, with the continuous release of favorable policies for industries such as drones and general aviation. The industrial pattern of passenger-carrying aerial vehicles has begun to take shape, …

China's island province to beef up low-altitude economy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China's island province to beef up low-altitude economy

China Daily  

China's island province to beef up low-altitude economy Xinhua Updated: Dec 06, 2024 An FP-98 cargo drone, China's first large-scale fixed-wing drone, prepares to take off in Haikou, Hainan province, on April 24. YUAN CHEN/FOR CHINA DAILY HAIKOU -- China's southernmost tropical island province, Hainan, has pledged to accelerate the development of its low-altitude economy, capitalizing on the broader momentum …

China accelerates production of drones for low-altitude economy, but is the sector directionless?
3 months, 4 weeks ago

China accelerates production of drones for low-altitude economy, but is the sector directionless?

Firstpost  

The low-altitude economy is short on infrastructure and many investors lack information and guidance about how the sector could develop in China A Chinese drone manufacturer is gearing up to mass-produce a compact, six-ton aircraft designed for the burgeoning “low-altitude economy,” a sector projected to grow significantly by 2030 with the rise of aerial taxis and drone deliveries. However, Beijing …

China's low-altitude economy expo unveils cutting-edge tech innovations
4 months ago

China's low-altitude economy expo unveils cutting-edge tech innovations

China Daily  

A drone delivers takeaway at Futian Port in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, Oct 23, 2024. HANGZHOU - The first edition of China's low-altitude economy expo has unveiled cutting-edge tech innovations and demonstrated new directions for industry development. Held by the China Air Transport Association in Shaoxing, East China's Zhejiang province, from Saturday to Monday, the exhibition showcased over 500 …

Low-altitude economy takes off in Shandong
4 months ago

Low-altitude economy takes off in Shandong

China Daily  

Zhang Xinyi, a resident of Rizhao, Shandong province, recently discovered a new perspective on her city as she took a helicopter tour, experiencing low-altitude flight and enjoying a bird's-eye view of the coastal city. On Nov 5, the transportation bureau of Shenzhen, Guangdong province sought public opinion on measures to support high-quality development of the low-altitude economy in the city. …

Shandong unveils ambitious plan for low-altitude economy
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shandong unveils ambitious plan for low-altitude economy

China Daily  

Shandong province released its three-year action plan for high-quality development of low-altitude economy. By 2027, the province aims to have its low-altitude economy reach 100 billion yuan, which will establish a new development pattern led by Jinan and Qingdao with support points in cities like Dongying, Yantai, Weifang, Rizhao, Binzhou, and Linyi. The province has 239 low-altitude flight takeoff and …

Intercity air routes boost low-altitude economy in Shanghai's Hongqiao hub
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Intercity air routes boost low-altitude economy in Shanghai's Hongqiao hub

China Daily  

The "New Chapter in Low-Altitude Economy, New Momentum for Hongqiao Hub" seminar is held in Shanghai on Nov 6 as part of the 2024 CIIE Shanghai Events and Conference. Shanghai's Hongqiao International Opening-Up Hub unveiled three intercity low-altitude trial air routes spanning China's Yangtze River Delta region at a local seminar on Nov 6, a move which aims to boost …

Innovation pushing low-altitude aircraft to new heights in China
6 months, 1 week ago

Innovation pushing low-altitude aircraft to new heights in China

China Daily  

Visitors view a helicopter during the 2024 Chengdu International Low-altitude Equipment and Services Expo, which opened on Thursday in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province. They made the remarks at the three-day 2024 China International Low-altitude Economic Partnership Conference and the 2024 Chengdu International Low-altitude Equipment and Services Expo, which opened on Thursday in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province. "China lags …

Innovation pushing low-altitude aircraft to new heights in China
6 months, 1 week ago

Innovation pushing low-altitude aircraft to new heights in China

China Daily  

Visitors view a helicopter during the 2024 Chengdu International Low-altitude Equipment and Services Expo, which opened on Thursday in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province. They made the remarks at the three-day 2024 China International Low-altitude Economic Partnership Conference and the 2024 Chengdu International Low-altitude Equipment and Services Expo, which opened on Thursday in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province. "China lags …

Innovation pushing low-altitude aircraft to new heights in China
6 months, 1 week ago

Innovation pushing low-altitude aircraft to new heights in China

China Daily  

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Innovation pushing low-altitude aircraft to new heights in China
6 months, 1 week ago

Innovation pushing low-altitude aircraft to new heights in China

China Daily  

Visitors view a helicopter during the 2024 Chengdu International Low-altitude Equipment and Services Expo, which opened on Thursday in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province. They made the remarks at the three-day 2024 China International Low-altitude Economic Partnership Conference and the 2024 Chengdu International Low-altitude Equipment and Services Expo, which opened on Thursday in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province. "China lags …

Innovation pushing low-altitude aircraft to new heights in China
6 months, 1 week ago

Innovation pushing low-altitude aircraft to new heights in China

China Daily  

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Soaring beyond borders
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China Daily  

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Shanghai to hold air mobility industry expo
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Shanghai to hold air mobility industry expo

China Daily  

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Low-altitude economy takes off in Yangtze Delta
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Low-altitude economy takes off in Yangtze Delta

China Daily  

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East China launches trial run of intercity low-altitude air route
7 months, 2 weeks ago

East China launches trial run of intercity low-altitude air route

China Daily  

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China's booming low-altitude economy drives new growth
7 months, 2 weeks ago

China's booming low-altitude economy drives new growth

China Daily  

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Over 100 companies launch low altitude economic alliance
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 100 companies launch low altitude economic alliance

China Daily  

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Low-altitude economy has potential to propel development
8 months, 1 week ago

Low-altitude economy has potential to propel development

China Daily  

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Low-altitude economy has potential to propel development
8 months, 1 week ago

Low-altitude economy has potential to propel development

China Daily  

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China's drone industry reports rapid growth in H1
8 months, 2 weeks ago

China's drone industry reports rapid growth in H1

China Daily  

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Kaihua bolsters low-altitude economy
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kaihua bolsters low-altitude economy

China Daily  

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Low-altitude economy hitting new heights
9 months ago

Low-altitude economy hitting new heights

China Daily  

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Low-altitude economy taking off across country
9 months, 1 week ago

Low-altitude economy taking off across country

China Daily  

A novel scene is taking place during this year's litchi season, with drones shuttling back and forth on the first low-altitude air route connecting South China's Hainan and Guangdong provinces, bringing freshly picked fruit to foodies much faster. Phoenix Wings, a cargo drone company operated by express delivery giant SF Group, initiated the interprovincial drone-delivery service for fresh fruit across …

Low-altitude economy taking off across country
9 months, 1 week ago

Low-altitude economy taking off across country

China Daily  

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Guangdong steps up for low-altitude upper hand
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Guangdong steps up for low-altitude upper hand

China Daily  

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Guangdong steps up for low-altitude upper hand
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Guangdong steps up for low-altitude upper hand

China Daily  

The X2, a flying car developed by Xpeng Aeroht affiliated with automaker Xpeng, is displayed at the 2023 Smart China Expo in Chongqing in September. ZHAO JUNCHAO/FOR CHINA DAILY An action plan for promoting the high-quality development of the low-altitude economy in Guangdong province, an economic powerhouse in South China, will help speed up the commercial use of low-altitude aircraft …

Guangdong steps up for low-altitude upper hand
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Guangdong steps up for low-altitude upper hand

China Daily  

The X2, a flying car developed by Xpeng Aeroht affiliated with automaker Xpeng, is displayed at the 2023 Smart China Expo in Chongqing in September. ZHAO JUNCHAO/FOR CHINA DAILY An action plan for promoting the high-quality development of the low-altitude economy in Guangdong province, an economic powerhouse in South China, will help speed up the commercial use of low-altitude aircraft …

Low-altitude economy in Xinjiang starts riding powerful tail winds
11 months ago

Low-altitude economy in Xinjiang starts riding powerful tail winds

China Daily  

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China's low-altitude economy sees robust growth: report
11 months, 3 weeks ago

China's low-altitude economy sees robust growth: report

China Daily  

The Wing Loong-2 large unmanned aerial vehicle takes off from an airport in the city of Zigong, Southwest China's Sichuan province, March 18, 2024. BEIJING -- The size of China's low-altitude economy exceeded 500 billion yuan in 2023, up by 33.8 percent year-on-year, according to a report. The report published on Monday by CCID consulting, a think tank under China's …

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