An Incredible Airspace Industry is Taking Shape at Low Altitude

A visitor experiences an eVTOL at the 2024 Shenzhen eVTOL Expo on 23 September 2024 (VCG)

As an economic concept, the low-altitude economy aims to utilise the unique resources of low-altitude airspace in a bid to develop general aviation or civilian non-airline flight, and energise the related industries from the sky to the ground.  The concept of low-altitude economy was first proposed by China, providing a theoretical contribution to the development… Continue reading An Incredible Airspace Industry is Taking Shape at Low Altitude

South China’s Shenzhen Has Emerged as One of the Leading Cities in the Low-Altitude Economy

A drone during a surveillance patrol over a park in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on 27 December 2024. Photo: Xinhua

At Shenzhen’s renowned theme park, Window of the World, drones illuminated the night sky alongside fireworks during the Spring Festival holiday, creating a breathtaking sight. In Longgang District’s central area, citizens enjoyed panoramic views of the city from above through helicopter rides. Meanwhile, in Dapeng New District, low-altitude rescue aircraft remained on standby 24/7 to… Continue reading South China’s Shenzhen Has Emerged as One of the Leading Cities in the Low-Altitude Economy

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