小鹏汇天两架飞行器相撞，一场现实的压力测试

Group 1 - The core incident involved two eVTOL aircraft from Xiaopeng Huitian colliding during a flight demonstration at the Changchun Airshow, resulting in one aircraft sustaining damage and catching fire upon landing, while the other landed safely. All personnel on site were reported safe, and an investigation into the cause is underway [1] - Xiaopeng Huitian is recognized as the largest flying car company in Asia and is a subsidiary of Xiaopeng Motors. The company completed a $250 million Series B financing round in July 2023, aimed at supporting the development, mass production, and commercialization of its flying cars [1] - Following the incident, low-altitude economy-related stocks did not experience significant fluctuations, with the low-altitude economy index rising by 3.64% and Xiaopeng Motors' stock increasing by 1.38%, indicating sustained market confidence in the low-altitude economy [1] Group 2 - The eVTOL industry is still in its early stages of industrialization and requires further testing and market validation. The incident serves as a real-world stress test for the emerging eVTOL sector, highlighting the effectiveness of emergency response mechanisms [2] - Most domestic eVTOLs, including Xiaopeng Huitian's models, feature both autonomous and manual operation modes. Some models, such as EHang's EH-216S, lack onboard control, while others require a pilot for models with five or more seats [2] - Xiaopeng Huitian is set to officially launch its "Land Carrier" split-type flying car in September 2024, which features a six-rotor, six-axis dual duct design for enhanced stability and safety. The use of carbon fiber materials in its structure improves strength and durability, addressing traditional storage challenges [2] Group 3 - The "Land Carrier" has received nearly 5,000 orders in the Chinese market and is expected to be delivered in the second half of 2026. The manufacturing base in Guangzhou Huangpu is scheduled for completion within this year [3] - In March 2023, the Civil Aviation Administration of China released a draft for the special conditions of the X3-F aircraft, laying the groundwork for airworthiness certification for new flying vehicles like the "Land Carrier" [3]