时报观察丨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 China's low-altitude economy industry [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][2] Regional Development - Tianjin is leveraging its research and application strengths, including the establishment of the first national research institute focused on low-altitude economy planning and application [2] - The Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone is accelerating the development of low-altitude economic application scenarios through "institutional innovation + scene opening" [2] - The participation of Tianjin enterprises, such as Yifei Zhikong Technology Co., in drone performances highlights the city's significant role in the drone application sector [2] National Trends - The Pearl River Delta leads in consumer-grade drone technology innovation and commercialization, while the Yangtze River Delta has established a competitive edge in industrial-grade high-end drones [2] - The formation of regional development patterns reflects the increasing maturity of China's low-altitude economy industry [2] - National representatives emphasize the need for tailored development strategies to avoid a boom-and-bust cycle in the low-altitude economy [2][3] Industry Collaboration - The expo showcased a trend towards functional complementarity and differentiated development within the drone industry, indicating a gradual formation of national industrial collaboration [3] - This collaborative effort is expected to contribute to a more stable and sustainable growth trajectory for China's low-altitude economy industry [3]