Core Insights - The first International Low Altitude Economy Expo held in Shanghai showcased nearly 300 leading companies and over 19 global product launches, reflecting the robust development of the low altitude economy [1] - Wang Yiming from the China Internet Information Low Altitude Economy Research Institute emphasized that the low altitude economy, as a strategic emerging industry, will create a virtuous cycle through the collaboration with traditional manufacturing [1][3] Industry Trends - The hardware manufacturing in the low altitude economy is evolving from "toy-level" to "tool-level" and then to "transportation-level," driven by the logic of defining products by scenarios, reconstructing supply chains, and creating new business models [3] - The collaboration between low altitude economy and traditional manufacturing represents an upgrade of the industrial system, transitioning from ground manufacturing to "integrated air-ground-space manufacturing" [4] Competitive Landscape - Leading companies in the drone manufacturing sector have established a differentiated competitive landscape across consumer, industrial, and eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) segments [5] - DJI dominates the consumer drone market with over 70% global market share, while companies like XAG and EHang are leading in agricultural and eVTOL sectors respectively [5][6] Technological Advancements - The low altitude economy is experiencing a shift from single product innovation to competition across the entire industrial chain, with leading companies building "moats" through vertical integration and technology reuse [6] - The development of power systems for eVTOLs is critical, with solid-state batteries being viewed as the optimal solution due to their high energy density and safety [7][8] Ecosystem Development - The low altitude economy is forming a "low altitude + multiple industries" ecosystem, with clear trends in consumer drones transitioning to tool usage, industrial drones upgrading with AI, and eVTOLs accelerating certification processes [9] - The government is encouraged to support policy and standardization, while enterprises should lead industry collaboration and ecosystem building [10] Market Opportunities - The integration of low altitude economy with traditional industries presents significant potential for transformation and upgrading, with applications ranging from logistics to emergency rescue [13][14] - The establishment of a market-oriented pricing mechanism is suggested to attract social capital for infrastructure development, promoting the prosperity of the low altitude economy [14]