Guangdong steps up for low-altitude upper hand
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Guangdong steps up for low-altitude upper hand

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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 in the near future, according to companies involved in the industry. "The low-altitude economy is not an industry that can be developed overnight, and the plan issued by the local government, covering aspects from airspace management to infrastructure construction, expanding urban scenarios to industrial innovation capabilities, is crucial for the industry's development," said He Tianxing, vice-president of EHang Holdings Ltd, one of the leading urban air mobility technology companies in the world. Chinese companies engaged in the low-altitude industry have geared up to prepare for the commercial use of low-altitude aircraft, as the plan encourages the use of helicopters and eVTOLs to explore and expand new low-altitude formats including air commuting, business travel, aerial shuttles and cross-border flights, and more. Xpeng Aeroht, the flying car unit of Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng Motors, also had its Type Certificate application accepted by the CAAC for its air module of the company's latest modular flying car with ground and air modules.

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Low-altitude economy booms in Greater Bay Area
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Low-altitude economy booms in Greater Bay Area

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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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Low-altitude economy booms in Greater Bay Area

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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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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Low-altitude economy booms in Greater Bay Area

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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
2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

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An FP-98 cargo drone, China's first large-scale fixed-wing drone, prepares to take off in Haikou, Hainan province, on April 24. HAIKOU -- China's southernmost tropical island province, Hainan, has pledged to accelerate the development of its low-altitude economy, capitalizing on the broader momentum of China's rapidly expanding low-altitude sector. According to an ambitious three-year action plan, the province aims to …

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

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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 …

Largest UAV testing area gets approval
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Largest UAV testing area gets approval

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Workers with the Hebei Aviation Investment Low Altitude Industry Development Co assemble two drones at the Shijiazhuang Equipment Manufacturing Industrial Park in Luancheng district of Shijiazhuang, Hebei province. Covering an area of approximately 600 square kilometers in various districts and counties in Shijiazhuang, the UAV test flight area spans 25 km in length and 23 km in width, with a …

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

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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 to see 100,000 eVTOLs for taxi and personal use by 2030: industry report
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China to see 100,000 eVTOLs for taxi and personal use by 2030: industry report

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A technician tests an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in Hefei, Anhui province, which is bolstering the development of new quality productive forces. CHINA DAILY BEIJING -- China could potentially see 100,000 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft serve as family vehicles or air taxis by 2030, according to a report released Wednesday by the China Low Altitude Economic …

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

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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
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Low-altitude economy takes off in Shandong

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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. …

Starair's Aurora Takes to the Skies in Hunan
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Starair's Aurora Takes to the Skies in Hunan

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Starair Aircraft Co is preparing to take off in Hunan, with the launch of its first homegrown sports aircraft, the Aurora. The aircraft, designed and manufactured by the company, is a lightweight and efficient plane that has received international recognition for its precision and creativity. Starair aims to expand the Aurora's sales to international markets, including North America, Europe, Oceania, …

Starair's Aurora Takes to the Skies in Hunan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Starair's Aurora Takes to the Skies in Hunan

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Starair Aircraft Co is preparing to take off in Hunan, China, with the launch of its first homegrown sports aircraft, the Aurora. The Aurora, weighing only 350 kilograms and with a maximum flying distance of 1,200 kilometers, is designed to compete in the international market. The company is aiming to expand the Aurora's sales to markets including North America, Europe, …

Aviation-related industries ready for takeoff in Hunan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aviation-related industries ready for takeoff in Hunan

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By ZOU SHUO and HE CHUN in Zhuzhou, Hunan | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-10-30 07:42 A technician works at the factory of Starair Aircraft Co in 2019. LIU ZHIYONG/FOR CHINA DAILY Homegrown thrills To popularize flying, the company established China's first civil aerobatic team in 2014, which has since performed at more than 40 air shows in 16 …

First cross-border low-altitude flight makes debut
2 months, 4 weeks ago

First cross-border low-altitude flight makes debut

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The first cross-border low-altitude flight route between Guangzhou and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region officially started operation on Thursday. The first cross-border low-altitude flight route between Guangzhou and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region officially started operation after an inaugural ceremony in Guangdong provincial capital Guangzhou on Thursday morning. The journey takes only 40 minutes from Guangzhou to Hong Kong International …

First cross-border low-altitude flight makes debut
2 months, 4 weeks ago

First cross-border low-altitude flight makes debut

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The first cross-border low-altitude flight route between Guangzhou and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region officially started operation on Thursday. The first cross-border low-altitude flight route between Guangzhou and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region officially started operation after an inaugural ceremony in Guangdong provincial capital Guangzhou on Thursday morning. The journey takes only 40 minutes from Guangzhou to Hong Kong International …

Innovation pushing low-altitude aircraft to new heights in China
3 months ago

Innovation pushing low-altitude aircraft to new heights in China

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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
3 months 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
3 months ago

Innovation pushing low-altitude aircraft to new heights in China

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A visitor views an unmanned firefighting helicopter during the 2024 Chengdu International Low-altitude Equipment and Services Expo, which opened on Thursday in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province. "Low-altitude digital economy, rather than low-altitude transport and logistics, will probably be the main business form and growth point of low-altitude economy in the next five to 10 years," he said. Cheng Chengqi, …

Innovation pushing low-altitude aircraft to new heights in China
3 months 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
3 months ago

Innovation pushing low-altitude aircraft to new heights in China

China Daily  

A visitor views an unmanned firefighting helicopter during the 2024 Chengdu International Low-altitude Equipment and Services Expo, which opened on Thursday in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province. "Low-altitude digital economy, rather than low-altitude transport and logistics, will probably be the main business form and growth point of low-altitude economy in the next five to 10 years," he said. Cheng Chengqi, …

Soaring beyond borders
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Soaring beyond borders

China Daily  

With the nation's "low-altitude economy" set to emerge as a trillion-yuan business by the end of this decade and become the source of flagship products selling overseas, Hong Kong needs to pull out all stops for a piece of this mega industry. Business opportunities beckon for Hong Kong with the nation's new economic catalyst featuring aerial machines like drones and …

EHang reports soaring EH216-S sales in Q2 2024
4 months ago

EHang reports soaring EH216-S sales in Q2 2024

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The world's leading urban air mobility technology platform company, EHang Holdings Limited, reported robust operational and financial metrics growth in the second quarter of 2024. EHang Holdings Limited, the world's leading urban air mobility technology platform companies, reported another quarter of robust growth in operational and financial metrics, according to the company's unaudited financial results for the second quarter of …

Low-altitude economy takes off in Yangtze Delta
4 months, 1 week ago

Low-altitude economy takes off in Yangtze Delta

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An air taxi service connecting airport terminals in Shanghai and the nearby city of Kunshan, Jiangsu province, completed a trial flight on Saturday, marking a new push in the development of the low-altitude economy, a strategic emerging industry. The one-way, 82-kilometer trip, from Kunshan's airport to Pudong district's Xingye aviation base near Shanghai Pudong International Airport, took around 25 minutes …

East China launches trial run of intercity low-altitude air route
4 months, 1 week ago

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

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SHANGHAI - A low-altitude air route linking two locations in East China's Shanghai municipality and its neighboring province of Jiangsu has been launched on a trial basis amid the country's ongoing efforts to boost its low-altitude economy. The Shanghai municipal commission of economy and informatization and other relevant departments have been promoting the development of low-altitude air routes in the …

China's booming low-altitude economy drives new growth
4 months, 1 week ago

China's booming low-altitude economy drives new growth

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AS700 airship conducts a low-altitude demo flight in Jingmen, Central China's Hubei province, Aug 1, 2024. BEIJING -- China's low-altitude economy is entering a phase of rapid growth, offering people more excitement in the skies and bringing convenience through innovative aerial vehicle applications. Multiple application scenarios China's independently developed AS700 airship successfully conducted its demonstration flight on Aug 1 in …

Over 100 companies launch low altitude economic alliance
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 100 companies launch low altitude economic alliance

China Daily  

China Low Altitude Economic Alliance, initiated by over 100 upstream and downstream enterprises, was officially established in Beijing on Saturday. The alliance engaged in in-depth discussions on topics including low altitude economic application scenarios, airspace opening, and industrial development route planning. Luo Jun, executive director and secretary-general of the alliance, stated at the launch ceremony that developing China's low-altitude economy …

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

Low-altitude economy has potential to propel development

China Daily  

Workers assemble doors for new energy vehicles at the Dayun New Energy Vehicle Production Base in Yuncheng, Shanxi province, on Jan 25, 2024. The low-altitude economy, driven by cutting-edge technology, efficient operations and high-quality development, has immense potential, as it can be a powerful driver of China's high-quality growth and industrialization. Much of the low-altitude economy's flight activities will revolve …

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

Low-altitude economy has potential to propel development

China Daily  

Workers assemble doors for new energy vehicles at the Dayun New Energy Vehicle Production Base in Yuncheng, Shanxi province, on Jan 25, 2024. The low-altitude economy, driven by cutting-edge technology, efficient operations and high-quality development, has immense potential, as it can be a powerful driver of China's high-quality growth and industrialization. Much of the low-altitude economy's flight activities will revolve …

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

China's drone industry reports rapid growth in H1

China Daily  

A staff member shows a drone at the First Jinjiang Trade Fair on Scientific and Technological Innovation in Quanzhou, Fujian province, April 9, 2024. BEIJING - China's drone industry has experienced rapid development, with a massive surge in the number of newly registered unmanned aerial vehicles in the first half of 2024. Nearly 608,000 UAVs were newly registered in H1, …

Kaihua bolsters low-altitude economy
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kaihua bolsters low-altitude economy

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-07-04 Kaihua county, Quzhou, Zhejiang province held the Low-Altitude Economy Development Conference on July 3. Kaihua has unique advantages in terms of location, resources, industries, and application, making it the perfect time to seize upon new opportunities in the low-altitude economy, noted Wang Qiang, deputy director of the Kaihua transportation bureau. Wang added that Kaihua's commitment to the …

Homegrown eVTOLs showing huge potential
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Homegrown eVTOLs showing huge potential

China Daily  

An AE200 aircraft developed by Aerofugia completes its phase-2 flight test on June 23. PHOTO/CHINA DAILY Chinese electric vertical takeoff and landing companies have demonstrated strong competitiveness compared with their counterparts in the United States and the European Union amid flourishing development of the low-altitude economy, or advanced air mobility, thanks to strong market demand, policy support and China's solid …

Sky's the limit in UAV autonomous push
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Sky's the limit in UAV autonomous push

China Daily  

The booth of CITIC Offshore Helicopter is seen during an expo in Shanghai in May 2021. Exploring potential applications in sectors beyond tourism — such as logistics, agriculture, environmental monitoring and infrastructure inspections — is crucial for the growth and sustainability of the low-altitude economy, analysts said. By diversifying the use of low-altitude technology, businesses can unlock new revenue streams …

Low-altitude economy hitting new heights
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Low-altitude economy hitting new heights

China Daily  

A visitor learns about an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft of EHang Holdings Ltd during an expo in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, earlier this month. According to a report jointly released by National Business Daily and Zhejiang province-based big data platform Hsmap in late May, Beijing and Shenzhen have emerged as the leading cities in the low-altitude economy in China …

Low-altitude economy taking off across country
6 months 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
6 months 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 …

Guangdong steps up for low-altitude upper hand
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Guangdong steps up for low-altitude upper hand

China Daily  

Updated: 2024-05-29 By QIU QUANLIN in Guangzhou 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 …

Guangdong steps up for low-altitude upper hand
6 months, 3 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
8 months ago

Low-altitude economy in Xinjiang starts riding powerful tail winds

China Daily  

The launch of Xinjiang Tianyuan General Aviation Co's first flight from Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, to Fuyun county in Xinjiang's Altay on Sunday, and the opening of a low-altitude economy research institute marked the beginning of new opportunities for the region's low-altitude economic growth. Tianyuan General Aviation was established through cooperation among the Xinjiang Airport Group, …

Firms have high hopes for low-altitude biz
8 months, 1 week ago

Firms have high hopes for low-altitude biz

China Daily  

Growers get training to use unmanned aerial vehicles to protect crops in Mengcheng county, Anhui province, in March. HU WEIGUO/FOR CHINA DAILY China's low-altitude economy, which is regarded as a strategic emerging industry, is poised to see speedy growth in the coming years, fueled mainly by investments in related infrastructure construction, policy support from authorities and commercial applications in diverse …

Firms have high hopes for low-altitude biz
8 months, 1 week ago

Firms have high hopes for low-altitude biz

China Daily  

The inaugural demonstration of an eVTOL cross-city and cross-bay route takes place in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, in February. Zhang said DJI will continue to promote the large-scale application of drones in aerial photography, agriculture, inspection and mapping, as well as transportation, and continuously expand new application scenarios to bolster the growth of the low-altitude economy. Han Jun, deputy head of …

Firms have high hopes for low-altitude biz
8 months, 1 week ago

Firms have high hopes for low-altitude biz

China Daily  

Growers get training to use unmanned aerial vehicles to protect crops in Mengcheng county, Anhui province, in March. HU WEIGUO/FOR CHINA DAILY China's low-altitude economy, which is regarded as a strategic emerging industry, is poised to see speedy growth in the coming years, fueled mainly by investments in related infrastructure construction, policy support from authorities and commercial applications in diverse …

Firms have high hopes for low-altitude biz
8 months, 1 week ago

Firms have high hopes for low-altitude biz

China Daily  

Growers get training to use unmanned aerial vehicles to protect crops in Mengcheng county, Anhui province, in March. HU WEIGUO/FOR CHINA DAILY China's low-altitude economy, which is regarded as a strategic emerging industry, is poised to see speedy growth in the coming years, fueled mainly by investments in related infrastructure construction, policy support from authorities and commercial applications in diverse …

Low-altitude industry readies for takeoff
8 months, 1 week ago

Low-altitude industry readies for takeoff

China Daily  

An eVTOL aircraft attracts visitors during a demonstration flight in Shenzhen, Guangdong province in February. The Civil Aviation Administration of China issued the production license for the EH216-S unmanned aerial vehicle system on Monday. Mass production of eVTOL aircraft will soon be a reality, raising expectations for the development of China's low-altitude economy. Among several strategic emerging industries proposed by …

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

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

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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 …

EHang air mobility mkt prospects taking flight
11 months, 2 weeks ago

EHang air mobility mkt prospects taking flight

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By FAN FEIFEI | China Daily | Updated: 2024-01-04 09:07 EHang's EH216-S pilotless passenger-carrying aerial vehicles perform their debut commercial flight demonstrations in Hefei, Anhui province, last month. HUANG YANGYANG/FOR CHINA DAILY EHang Holdings Ltd, a Chinese urban air mobility technology company, is ramping up efforts to bolster commercial operation of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in aerial sightseeing, …

Passenger drone center launched in Shenzhen
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Passenger drone center launched in Shenzhen

China Daily  

Visitors take photos of the autonomous aerial vehicle, one of the EH 216 series, at the 133rd China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on April 16, 2023. China's tech hub Shenzhen has launched the nation's first urban air mobility demonstration center, marking a substantial leap forward for aerial sightseeing services. To continue the UAM center's development, Bao'an …

Chinese manufacturer ready for big takeoff with AAVs
2 years ago

Chinese manufacturer ready for big takeoff with AAVs

China Daily  

An autonomous aerial vehicle developed by EHang Holdings Ltd is displayed during an expo in Fuzhou, Fujian province, in April 2021. CHEN HAO/FOR CHINA DAILY EHang Holdings Ltd, a Chinese manufacturer of autonomous aerial vehicles, is stepping up efforts to bolster the commercial operation of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in the fields of passenger transportation, logistics and smart …

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