无人机跨越山海 借“东风”全球起航｜聚焦东博会

Core Insights - Chinese drones are becoming a prominent representation of the country's technological strength at the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo, showcasing their versatility in various applications from firefighting to logistics and agriculture [1][3][7] Industry Overview - Southeast Asian countries are particularly interested in drones for agricultural applications, with a focus on large-scale fertilization and pesticide spraying due to their developed agricultural sectors [3][5] - DJI's agricultural drones are primarily exported to regions like the Middle East and Africa, with increasing interest from Southeast Asia [3][7] Technological Advancements - Hydrogen-powered drones are gaining attention at the expo, with companies like Xieqihydrogen showcasing their innovations in fuel cell technology, which offers longer endurance compared to lithium battery drones [5][6] - The demand for hydrogen drones is emerging, particularly for agricultural uses, although export restrictions currently limit full drone exports [5][6] Market Dynamics - China is the world's largest exporter of civilian drones, holding approximately 70% of global patent applications in the drone sector, indicating its dominance in technology and production [7][8] - The export volume of Chinese drones reached 2.2854 million units in the first seven months of 2025, marking a 65.6% year-on-year increase, with export value rising by 34.7% to $1.527 billion [7][8] Future Projections - The low-altitude economy in China is projected to reach a market size of 1.5 trillion yuan by 2025 and 3.5 trillion yuan by 2035, driven by strong market demand and technological capabilities [8]