时报观察 错位发展让低空经济“飞”得更稳更远

Core Insights - The Chinese drone industry is transitioning from a homogenized development model to a new regional development pattern characterized by unique features [1][2] - The 7th China Tianjin International Helicopter Expo introduced a low-altitude economy exhibition area, showcasing the latest advancements in the low-altitude economy sector [1] - The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region has formed a unique competitive advantage in drone research and application, differentiating itself from the Pearl River Delta and Yangtze River Delta regions [1] Industry Developments - Tianjin has established significant research and application capabilities in the low-altitude economy, including the founding of the first national research institute focused on low-altitude economic planning and application [1] - The Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone is accelerating the development of low-altitude economic application scenarios through "institutional innovation + scene opening," with a newly approved low-altitude airspace usage right covering 165.3 square kilometers [2] - Companies like Yifei Zhikong (Tianjin) Technology Co., Ltd. are emerging as key players in the national drone performance sector, highlighting the achievements of Tianjin enterprises in drone applications [2] Regional Competitive Advantages - The Pearl River Delta leads in consumer-grade drone technology innovation and commercialization, supported by its electronic information industry base [2] - The Yangtze River Delta has established a competitive advantage in industrial-grade high-end drones, backed by a complete eVTOL and new energy industry chain [2] - The development of regional characteristics in the drone industry reflects the increasing maturity of China's low-altitude economy sector [2] Future Outlook - National representatives emphasize the need for tailored development of the low-altitude economy to avoid a boom-and-bust cycle [2] - The diverse strengths exhibited by participating companies at the expo indicate a trend towards complementary functions and differentiated development within the Chinese drone industry [2] - This collaborative industrial evolution is expected to contribute to a more stable and sustainable growth trajectory for China's low-altitude economy [2]