Young drone pilots compete in a contest set against the backdrop of a real-world farming environment as part of an initiative by Beijing's Chaoyang District to foster the "Drone + Rural Revitalization" model and promote a robust low-altitude economy. /Photo provided to CGTN

A young pilot prepares a drone at a competition set against the backdrop of a real-world farming environment. The competition was part of an initiative by Beijing’s Chaoyang District to deepen the "Drone + Rural Revitalization" model, part of a broader strategy to foster a robust low-altitude economy. /Photo provided to CGTN

Mini soccer balls used in a drone-driven football match are showcased on the sidelines of a recently concluded conference aimed at highlighting the low-altitude economy held in Beijing on October 25, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

Young drone pilots compete in "kicking" a mini soccer ball, experiencing the fusion between technology and sports on the sidelines of the recently concluded Vocational Training and Development Conference held in Beijing on October 25, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

A drone competition set against the backdrop of a real-world farming environment is held in Beijing’s Chaoyang District on October 25, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN