低空经济产业链研究专题一：从产品到生态、从试点到常态，低空经济的发展潜力与机遇

Investment Rating - The report rates the low-altitude economy industry as "Outperform the Market" [1] Core Insights - The low-altitude economy is defined as a comprehensive economic form driven by low-altitude aviation activities, encompassing four main sectors: low-altitude manufacturing, low-altitude operations, low-altitude infrastructure and information services, and low-altitude supporting industries [1][15] - The development of the low-altitude economy is supported by breakthroughs in technology and increased policy support, leading to rapid growth in the sector [1][15] - The domestic general aviation industry has reached new highs, with 760 companies holding operational licenses and a total of 5,224 registered general aviation aircraft by the end of 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 10.1% [1] Summary by Sections 1. Low-altitude Manufacturing Opportunities - Low-altitude manufacturing accounts for nearly 60% of the total value in the industry chain, with domestic companies accelerating the localization of high-strength carbon fiber products [2] - The electric propulsion systems for aircraft require higher performance parameters, with companies like Wolong Electric and Inbol accelerating the development of high-performance motors [2] - The industry is expected to transition towards a primarily electric and hybrid model, with solid-state batteries showing promise for future applications in low-altitude aircraft [2] 2. Low-altitude Operations Opportunities - Key catalysts in low-altitude operations include the progress of airworthiness certification for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and the transition of application scenarios from pilot projects to normalization [3] - By the third quarter of 2025, approximately 17 products are expected to enter the airworthiness acceptance or certification stage, with most manned eVTOL models anticipated to be approved by 2028 [3] - The commercialization of low-altitude logistics operations is progressing rapidly, with companies like Fengfei Aviation achieving successful pilot results in intercity and inter-island transport [3] 3. Low-altitude Infrastructure Opportunities - The low-altitude infrastructure includes both physical facilities and technical systems, with an estimated construction cost of 599.6 billion yuan for low-altitude economic infrastructure (general airports + takeoff and landing sites) from 2025 to 2030 [3] - The planning and consulting costs for this infrastructure are projected to be 35.97 billion yuan during the same period [3] 4. Low-altitude Supporting Industries Opportunities - The demand for low-altitude aircraft testing is expected to realize commercial viability first, as it is closely tied to the entire lifecycle of aircraft development, certification, and commercial operation [4] - Third-party testing institutions with aerospace experience and robust testing capabilities are likely to benefit from this demand [4]