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【招银研究|行业深度】低空经济深度报告——低空物流商业潜力浮现,关注无人机货运投资窗口
招商银行研究· 2025-06-18 10:57
Core Viewpoint - China is leveraging its advantages in the drone industry to establish a leading position in the low-altitude economy, focusing on the commercialization of application scenarios, particularly in logistics and transportation [1][2]. Group 1: Low-altitude Economy Development - The low-altitude economy is advancing towards electrification, intelligence, and connectivity, aiming to bypass Western technological barriers and establish standards and regulations [5][10]. - The current scale of China's low-altitude economy has exceeded 500 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 33.8%, and is expected to surpass one trillion yuan in the next three years [2][12]. - The commercialization of low-altitude economic application scenarios is progressing in phases, with consumer markets maturing and sectors like agricultural protection and industrial inspection entering commercial operations [1][12]. Group 2: Low-altitude Logistics Market - The low-altitude logistics market is projected to grow rapidly, reaching approximately 330.5 billion yuan in 2024 and potentially becoming a trillion-yuan market within five years [2][18]. - The penetration of drones in the last-mile delivery market has completed the "0 to 1" process, with expectations for large drones in trunk and branch logistics to follow [2][17]. - The demand for drones from logistics companies like SF Express and Meituan is expected to drive investment in the drone manufacturing and component sectors, reshaping the competitive landscape [2][46]. Group 3: Commercialization Pathways - The commercialization of low-altitude logistics will occur in two phases: expanding city and route coverage, followed by increasing flight density [25][37]. - The average delivery time for drone logistics is significantly reduced compared to traditional methods, with potential cost savings as drone usage scales up [27][31]. - The integration of drones into logistics is expected to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, making low-altitude logistics one of the most promising application scenarios [26][36]. Group 4: Industry Collaboration and Future Outlook - Major logistics companies are collaborating with startups to lead the development of the drone logistics industry, with significant procurement orders expected to reshape the competitive landscape [46][47]. - The future investment in the low-altitude logistics sector is anticipated to exceed 500 billion yuan, driven by the demand for drone procurement and operational infrastructure [43][44]. - The rapid growth of the express delivery and instant delivery markets presents substantial opportunities for drone logistics, with significant room for penetration in both sectors [38][39].