SZ's Low-Altitude Economy in Focus
City to pilot eVTOL program |
2024-11-20
Shenzhen and five other cities will launch pilot programs for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, an official said during a forum in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, on Monday.The programs will involve local governments in the management of airspace below 600 meters, marking a significant step in the burgeoning low-altitude economy, said Sun Weiguo with the China Air Transport Association.Able to carry passengers or ca
City plans to add over 1,000 low-altitude flight routes by 2025 |
2024-08-05
Photos by Xu ShuntianIn a groundbreaking move to bolster its low-altitude economy and cement its position as a global leader in the field, Shenzhen has announced plans to build more than 1,000 low-altitude aircraft takeoff and landing platforms and launch over 1,000 commercial flight routes by the end of 2025.The initiative will see 75% of the city's airspace below 120 meters approved for low-altitude flights, according to plans
Drone patrols assist Metro line inspection |
2024-07-17
On Monday, five drones took off from the drone station inside the Metro Line 16 depot to inspect the Metro lines and capture images and videos of suspected illegal construction projects in the Metro line operation areas.In the Metro line operation offices, employees use AI technologies to analyze data and find violations, and then they issue orders to address the violations.The aerial drone surveillance effectively exposes unauthoriz
Drone used to inspect Ping An building |
2024-07-10
An Insky drone performs a condition assessment of Ping An Finance Center, Shenzhen's tallest building, Saturday. Photos by Lu YingShenzhen, with a complete drone supply chain and committed to advancing new economic sectors, is actively exploring new application scenarios for drone flights, as reported by the Shenzhen Evening News.A drone developed by Insky, a Shanghai-based drone service provider, followed a predetermined path ar
City to host Drone World Congress |
2024-03-26
The Drone World Congress 2024, the International Low-altitude Economy and UAS Expo 2024, and the ninth Shenzhen International UAV Expo are set to take place in Shenzhen from May 24 to 26, the events' organizing committee announced at a press conference held in Futian on Saturday.Yang Peng, the congress' secretary general, stated that the eighth Drone World Congress aims to draw in over 10,000 industry experts, scholars, and e
Low-altitude economy given all-clear for takeoff |
2024-03-14
The Central Government has prioritized the low-altitude economy in its development and investment agenda, in the hope that the sector can become a new engine for economic growth.To give wings to businesses involved in the low-altitude economy, there are a couple of measures the government could use, according to Wu Ximing, a senior rotorcraft designer and vice president of the Chinese Aeronautical Establishment in Beijing."First
Low-altitude economy booming in Shenzhen |
2024-01-15
As a well-known city of drones, Shenzhen is leading the way in the development of world's low-altitude economy.By the end of 2023, Shenzhen had more than 1,700 drone companies, with an annual output value of 96 billion yuan (US$13.2 billion), up 28% year-on-year, ranking first in the country, according to the latest statistics.The city's drones are continuously gaining traction overseas. In the sector of consumer grade drones
Low-altitude economy takes off in Shenzhen |
2024-01-12
An unmanned food delivery drone works in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province, on Aug. 15, 2023. XinhuaDuring the recent New Year holiday, Zeng Bin experienced a unique takeout service in the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen, with his order delivered to him by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).The entire process of placing the order and receiving two cups of tea-based beverages took only about 15 minutes, while the ac
Drones propel low-altitude economy |
2024-01-11
As an important part of the low-altitude economy, drones are widely used in various sectors such as smart cities, logistics, emergency response, aerial survey, and environmental protection.As Shenzhen is seeking to build a robust low-altitude economy for sustained growth, drones are playing an ever-important role in the city's industrial chain, which is turning out to be greener and more heavily tech-inclined.As of the end of 202