CPPCC member Yang Yi, a senior technical expert at the Aviation Industry Corporation of China, has identified the low-altitude economy as a transformative force for the nation's economic development. Speaking during a group interview at the Great Hall of the People on Friday, Yang emphasized how innovations in aviation technology could create fresh consumer markets and industrial opportunities.
What is the Low-Altitude Economy?
The concept refers to commercial activities conducted within airspace below 1,000 meters, including drone delivery systems, aerial tourism, and electric vertical takeoff/landing (eVTOL) vehicles. Yang noted this sector aligns with China's push for high-quality growth through technological advancement.
Infrastructure Development Underway
Recent strategic investments focus on airspace management systems and vertiport networks. Analysts suggest these could enable new urban mobility solutions while boosting related industries like renewable energy and smart manufacturing.
Cross-Sector Impacts
The aviation veteran stressed potential applications ranging from emergency medical transport to agricultural monitoring. "This isn't just about flying cars," Yang remarked. "It's about building an integrated ecosystem that elevates multiple sectors simultaneously."
Global observers will watch closely as China advances these technologies, with prototypes already showcased at international events like the Mobile World Congress.
