Core Insights - The article highlights the successful first flight of the domestically developed large general-purpose drone "Jiutian" in Shaanxi, marking a significant milestone in China's drone industry and showcasing the potential of the low-altitude economy [1][2][9]. Group 1: Development and Investment - The project for the "Jiutian" drone was initiated by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China and received strong support from the Xi'an government, which established a market-oriented investment model to ensure stable funding [2][3]. - A total investment of 234 million yuan (approximately 34 million USD) has been made to support the research, manufacturing, and test flight phases of the "Jiutian" project [4]. Group 2: Collaborative Mechanisms - The project adopted a "parallel unified collaborative mechanism" to enhance efficiency, combining the technical strengths of state-owned enterprises with the flexibility of private companies and the innovative capabilities of research personnel [5]. - A joint decision-making mechanism was established, involving experts from various organizations to quickly address issues during the manufacturing process [5]. Group 3: Technological and Operational Achievements - The "Jiutian" drone features a wingspan of 25 meters and a maximum takeoff weight of 16 tons, designed for various applications such as logistics, forest fire prevention, and emergency rescue [2]. - The project has successfully transitioned the Xi'an Chida Aircraft Parts Manufacturing Co. from a component supplier to a complete aircraft assembly service provider, enhancing its technical capabilities and competitiveness [6]. Group 4: Market Impact and Future Prospects - The successful first flight of "Jiutian" is expected to significantly boost the local aviation industry, as it allows for the application of advanced technologies and strengthens the local supply chain [9][10]. - The project has involved over 35,000 components and more than 200 local enterprises, with over 80% of core components manufactured in Shaanxi, demonstrating the project's local economic impact [9].

"九天苍穹"无人航空通用平台项目总师 李明 西安工程大学产业发展与投资研究中心主任 王铁山 大型通用无人机，被视为高端装备领域技术门槛高、系统复杂度大的代表性产品。对其的研发制造能力，在 一定程度上体现一国在关键核心技术和工程体系上的综合实力。加快实现高水平科技自立自强，离不开一批 能够在关键领域实现原创突破的标志性成果。 2025年12月11日，我国自主创新、性能位居世界前列的大型通用无人机"九天苍穹"在陕西成功首飞。从启动 试制到顺利首飞，该项目仅用了24个月，超过80%的核心零部件由陕西制造。这一突破，不仅填补了国内大 型通用无人机市场空白，还以较高的本地配套率、较完整的产业链条，展现了我国高端装备研制体系的新突 破。 来源：陕西日报 本报记者 刘坤 郝颖 访谈嘉宾 陕西无人装备科技有限责任公司董事长兼总经理 曹江 李明："九天"的技术创新，核心体现在"通用化、模块化、重载化"三条技术路线的系统集成上。这不是单点 性能的突破，而是围绕大型通用无人机平台能力进行的整体设计。我们采用"通用平台+模块化任务载荷"的设 计理念，在一个基础平台上，通过标准化接口配置不同任务载荷，实现多场景应用需求。"九天"翼展2 ...