低空经济聚力打造“天空之城”

Core Viewpoint - The development of low-altitude economy and commercial aerospace is accelerating, with significant market potential projected for the coming years, particularly in China [1][2]. Group 1: Low-altitude Economy and Market Potential - The low-altitude economy market in China is expected to reach 1.5 trillion yuan by 2025, while the commercial aerospace market is projected to exceed 2.5 trillion yuan [1]. - The EH216-S unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is designed for urban short-distance transportation, featuring capabilities such as unmanned operation, intelligent navigation, and precise takeoff and landing [1][2]. Group 2: Regulatory Milestones - On March 28, 2023, Hefei Hangyi Aviation received the first operational qualification certificate for manned civil unmanned aerial vehicles from the Civil Aviation Administration of China, allowing for commercial operations in approved areas [2]. - The EH216-S is the world's first eVTOL aircraft to obtain all three necessary certifications: Type Certificate (TC), Airworthiness Certificate (AC), and Production Certificate (PC) [2]. Group 3: Future Operations and Applications - Hefei Hangyi Aviation plans to manage and operate various types of aircraft, providing services for air traffic connections, low-altitude tourism, logistics, smart city management, emergency response, and medical rescue [3]. - The implementation of national standards for civil drones has improved product reliability, with a 25% increase in mean time between failures (MTBF) and a 50% reduction in loss of control rates in complex urban environments [3]. Group 4: Local Development and Industry Growth - Hefei has established over 200 drone routes for medical supply delivery, rail inspection, and food delivery, contributing to the growth of the low-altitude economy with over 300 related enterprises [4]. - The city aims to leverage its resource advantages to explore and expand low-altitude economic applications, collaborating with various departments to enhance the benefits of low-altitude economic development [4].