大湾区低空经济掘金千亿风口
21世纪经济报道·2025-12-27 12:35

Core Viewpoint - The development of the low-altitude economy hinges on identifying real scene demands, with a focus on high-frequency, low-risk scenarios to drive regulatory and management improvements [1]. Low-altitude Logistics: Competition Among Tech Giants - Major companies like JD.com, Meituan, and SF Express are actively competing in the low-altitude logistics sector, showcasing their unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) [3][6]. - JD.com plans to achieve normalized operations for its drones and unmanned vehicles by 2025, with significant logistics improvements in the Greater Bay Area, including a 70% increase in transportation efficiency for medical supplies across the Pearl River [4][6]. - Meituan has launched 65 flight routes and completed 740,000 commercial orders by December, with a focus on instant delivery services [6]. - SF Express has established 1,400 flight routes and operates over 1,000 drones, aiming to expand its coverage in the Greater Bay Area [8]. Low-altitude Cultural Tourism: A New Consumption Trend - The low-altitude cultural tourism sector is transitioning from niche experiences to mass consumption, projected to reach a market size of 200 billion yuan by 2030 [10][12]. - The Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Civil Aviation Administration have issued a plan to support the development of low-altitude tourism, encouraging the creation of unique routes and products [14]. - Guangzhou is leading in low-altitude tourism development, with plans for 10 low-altitude takeoff and landing bases and a government fund of 20 billion yuan to support the industry [14]. - The integration of low-altitude tourism with various applications, such as aerial sightseeing and emergency rescue, provides a testing ground for regulatory frameworks and operational safety [15]. Business Model Validation - The profitability of low-altitude tourism has been validated, with operators beginning to generate revenue, indicating a significant step towards the economic viability of the low-altitude sector [17].