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Core Insights - The second China (Xi'an) International Low Altitude Economic Development Conference was held from October 10 to 12, focusing on the theme "New Opportunities in Low Altitude Economy, New Engine for Economic Growth" [2] - The conference showcased cutting-edge technologies and products in the low altitude intelligent manufacturing sector, including drones, eVTOLs, flying cars, general aviation, light aircraft, airships, low altitude communication and navigation, and regulatory technologies [2] - The low altitude economy is projected to grow significantly, with China's Civil Aviation Administration forecasting a market size of 1.5 trillion yuan by 2025 and over 3.5 trillion yuan by 2035 [2] Industry Development - Shaanxi province is experiencing steady development in the low altitude economy, with a rapidly advancing industrial chain and over 400 companies in the drone industry cluster [2] - Xi'an is primarily focused on research and manufacturing within the drone industry, showcasing distinct regional distribution characteristics [2] - The "Action Plan for Cultivating and Expanding a Trillion-Level Aviation Manufacturing and Low Altitude Industry Innovation Cluster" will be issued in 2024, aiming to build a significant aviation manufacturing and low altitude industry cluster [2] Regional Concentration - Xi'an has formed several low altitude economic industrial clusters centered around key areas such as Xi'an High-tech Zone, Xi'an Aerospace Base, and Xi'an Yanliang Aviation Base [3] - The Yanliang Aviation Base integrates aircraft research, design, production, strength testing, flight certification, and aviation education, creating a complete and specialized aviation industry chain [3] Collaborations and Partnerships - The conference featured four major cooperation agreements covering international joint research, comprehensive service base construction, regional regulatory center co-construction, and international strategic cooperation [3] - Notable collaborations include a joint research initiative between Italy's Piedmont Aerospace Cluster Digisky and Shaanxi Feihang Technology Co., Ltd. on key aerospace technologies, and a partnership between Beijing Zhiyun Technology Co., Ltd. and Tongchuan Low Altitude Economic Development Co., Ltd. to build a comprehensive low altitude flight service base in Tongchuan [3]