For the first time ever, the Zhuhai Airshow is featuring a Low-Altitude Economy Pavilion. "Low-altitude" refers the airspace range below 1000 meters. The Pavilion has drawn plenty of visitors and aerospace enthusiasts who are curious about the future of transportation. CGTN's Xu Hua reports.
The dedicated low-altitude economy hall is bustling with visitors, as manufacturers showcase their latest models, each boasting unique selling points. From flight capabilities to energy efficiency, these electric aircraft represent the future of urban air transportation. One notable example is the world's first large four-engine drone.
SUN YANYANG General Manager, Sichuan Tengden Commercial Aircraft "The Scorpion D, is the first large-scale fixed-wing unmanned flight system with a fully modular fuselage. This design allows for the rapid exchange of the entire fuselage, catering to the diverse needs of customers by being 'reliable, economical, and convenient.'"
According to data released by the Civil Aviation Administration of China, the market size of China's low-altitude economy is expected to reach 200 billion U.S. dollars by 2025 and 480 billion U.S. dollars by 2035.
XU HUA Zhuhai City "Despite its vast market potential, China's low altitude economy still faces many challenges – such as industry standards, and infrastructure construction. How to solve these problems is what's occupying the minds of industry insiders."
SUN YANYANG General Manager, Sichuan Tengden Commercial Aircraft "Take this large twin-engine unmanned transport aircraft as an example, it can be used in plateau environments and various airports for cargo transport. However, its application is still novel and requires extensive testing."
Industry experts suggest that cities should follow Shenzhen's lead.
YANG JINCAI Chairman, Drone World Congress President, Shenzhen UAV Industry Association "In the past two years, Shenzhen has opened 207 low-altitude air routes and has also set up 249 low-altitude stations, including automatic hangars, automatic airports or stations, which is at the forefront of the country and the world."
Experts say the nation needs to increase investment and speed in application scenarios and infrastructure to enlarge the scale of the low altitude economy. Xu Hua, CGTN, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province.
