Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-03-03 12:30Core Viewpoint - The low-altitude economy is emerging as a new competitive arena in global technology and industry, with significant attention from representatives during the 2026 National People's Congress. The market for China's low-altitude economy is projected to reach 3.5 trillion yuan by 2035, with power batteries being crucial for the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) and large drones [3][4]. Industry and Company Insights - The chairman of Ganfeng Lithium, Li Liangbin, has proposed suggestions to accelerate the research and commercialization of aircraft power batteries, emphasizing the need for top-level design, technological breakthroughs, and standard construction to promote the development of high-energy-density and high-power batteries [3][5]. - Current traditional batteries are insufficient for the future commercialization and scaling of low-altitude transportation, as the low-altitude flight market is transitioning from technology research to industrialization [3][4]. - The eVTOL battery cells currently achieve energy densities above 300 Wh/kg, but to enable economic and regular urban air traffic operations, energy densities need to evolve to 400-500 Wh/kg or higher, indicating significant room for improvement [4][5]. - The lack of an industry standard system is a prominent issue, with existing standards not fully covering the stringent requirements for aviation applications, necessitating ongoing optimization of battery environmental adaptability and stability [4][6]. Recommendations for Development - Li Liangbin has outlined five specific recommendations to address the challenges in the research and commercialization of high-energy-density and high-power aircraft power batteries, covering aspects from top-level design to ecosystem construction [5][6]. - It is suggested to enhance top-level planning by the government to develop a long-term development plan for power batteries in low-altitude flight applications, aligning it with national low-altitude economic development plans [5][6]. - Strengthening deep cooperation between industry, academia, and research institutions is recommended, including establishing a national major science and technology project for advanced power systems in low-altitude aircraft [5][6]. - Accelerating the establishment of an industry standard system is crucial, with collaboration among industry associations, leading enterprises, and government departments to create specific standards for aircraft batteries [6]. - Financial and talent policy support is advised for companies engaged in the development of high-energy-density and high-power batteries, including funding for research capabilities and establishing investment funds for the low-altitude economy [6].