Core Viewpoint - The development of the drone and general aviation industry in Zigong has been accelerated, with significant investments and strategic initiatives aimed at establishing a comprehensive industrial ecosystem and achieving substantial economic growth by 2035 [5][6][9]. Summary by Sections Achievements - The introduction of various enterprises such as the Civil Aviation Flight University of China and AVIC Drone has led to the formation of a complete industrial chain covering manufacturing, education, maintenance, and services [4]. - A total of 26 medical supply transport routes, 2 low-altitude food transport routes, and 3 large drone cargo transport routes have been established, along with 8 types of services including cross-regional weather modification and emergency communication rescue [4]. - Zigong has been selected as one of the first provincial-level strategic emerging industry clusters, innovation industry clusters, and advanced manufacturing industry clusters, becoming a key area for low-altitude economic development in the province [4]. Goals - By 2027, the aim is to cultivate over 3 globally competitive leading enterprises in the drone industry, achieve a production capacity of over 2,000 large and medium-sized drones, and train over 10,000 professionals in low-altitude economy [5]. - The scale of the drone and general aviation industry cluster is expected to exceed 50 billion by 2030 and 100 billion by 2035 [5]. Development Strategy - The establishment of a specialized drone manufacturing base in Zigong has been a strategic move to attract leading enterprises, with a focus on providing essential resources such as airspace and runways [6]. - The construction of a 2,500-meter runway was expedited from a planned 3-year timeline to just 8 months, facilitating the establishment of a drone production base with a total investment of 10 billion [6]. Industrial Ecosystem - The integration of various enterprises within the Zigong Aviation Industrial Park allows for a complete supply chain, significantly reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency [7]. - The park has expanded its factory area from 20,000 square meters to 120,000 square meters over the past decade, with plans for an additional 70,000 square meters this year [8]. Application Scenarios - Drones are being utilized in agriculture for tasks such as planting and pesticide spraying, demonstrating significant efficiency improvements compared to traditional methods [9]. - In healthcare, drones can deliver blood supplies within 6 minutes, and they have improved logistics in remote areas, reducing delivery times from over an hour to just 5 minutes [10]. - The expansion of low-altitude economic applications is seen as crucial for further development, with plans to enhance services in short-distance transport, tourism, logistics, meteorological monitoring, and emergency rescue [10].