Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-16 08:32Group 1 - The core concept of low-altitude economy refers to economic activities involving manned and unmanned aerial vehicles operating below 1000 meters, aimed at alleviating ground traffic pressure and enhancing operational efficiency in various scenarios [9][10] - The low-altitude economy has been recognized as a strategic emerging industry by the Chinese government, with significant policy support and a coherent implementation framework established [11][14] - The market size of China's low-altitude economy reached 505.95 billion yuan in 2023, with a growth rate of 33.8%, and is expected to exceed 1 trillion yuan by 2026 [2][30] Group 2 - The low-altitude economy is characterized by over 8000 companies, with a significant focus on drone and eVTOL sectors, which are attracting substantial capital investments [2][36] - In 2024, there were 139 financing events in the low-altitude economy, totaling 32.104 billion yuan, with eVTOL financing increasing by 310% year-on-year [2][36] - The development of low-altitude economy is supported by a multi-tiered legislative framework, including the implementation of regulations for unmanned aerial vehicles and the establishment of dedicated government agencies [15][16] Group 3 - Local governments across 30 provinces have prioritized the low-altitude economy, with initiatives such as the launch of interprovincial low-altitude passenger routes and the establishment of urban air traffic demonstration centers [19][20] - The low-altitude economy is expected to drive new economic growth points, with applications in logistics, emergency rescue, and urban transportation becoming increasingly prominent [10][30] - The integration of advanced technologies such as AI and 5G is anticipated to further enhance the development of the low-altitude economy, leading to a more robust and innovative industry landscape [11][12]