低空经济驶入“快车道” 多场会议密集举行

Core Insights - The recent series of conferences in Beijing signals a transition of China's low-altitude economy from policy formulation and local pilot phases to a new stage of standardization and normalization [1][2][3] Group 1: Industry Development - The establishment of the Low Altitude Economy Development Department by the National Development and Reform Commission in December 2024 indicates strong governmental support for the sector [3] - The low-altitude economy encompasses various segments including aircraft manufacturing, airspace management, and application services, which can drive the transformation of traditional aviation industries and create new economic growth points [3][4] - As of the end of 2024, there are 19,979 units with drone operation qualifications, and the total number of registered drones has increased by 98.5% year-on-year to 2.177 million [3] Group 2: Challenges and Bottlenecks - The low-altitude economy is currently transitioning from "technology validation" to "scale commercialization," facing challenges in airspace management, technical standards, and market systems [4] - The existing "one-size-fits-all" flight restrictions hinder the application of drones in logistics and emergency services, necessitating a risk-based governance framework [4] - The lack of technical standards for airworthiness and data security increases R&D costs for companies, affecting the speed of technological iteration [4] Group 3: Future Trends - If bottlenecks are overcome, the low-altitude economy could experience explosive growth, leading to a multi-trillion yuan industry that significantly alters production and lifestyle [5][6] - The market for urban air mobility and low-altitude tourism is expected to reach trillion-level scales, with eVTOLs likely to achieve commercial operation by 2030 [6] - China's technological advantages in the drone sector may lead to the establishment of international standards, positioning the low-altitude economy as a new growth point in the global economy [6]