Core Viewpoint - The 2025 International Low Altitude Economy Expo showcased significant advancements in low-altitude technology, highlighting China's capabilities in the sector and resulting in substantial international orders totaling $1.75 billion [1][4]. Group 1: Event Highlights - The expo featured 201 low-altitude aircraft, including 155 drones, 34 general aviation aircraft, and 12 eVTOL products, demonstrating China's hard power in low-altitude economy [1]. - The event included innovative applications such as drone soccer, which is rapidly gaining popularity globally, combining technology with sports [2]. - China Post presented the ZC500 dual-rotor drone, capable of carrying 260 kg and operating for up to 10 hours, already in use across 16 provinces for various delivery services [2]. Group 2: Orders and Collaborations - Autocraft from the UAE signed a $1 billion agreement for 350 eVTOLs, while Volant Aerospace secured a record $1.75 billion deal for 500 eVTOLs with a Thai group [4]. - The Joint Aircraft Group received orders for 450 industrial drones, and Seabee amphibious aircraft is in talks for over 400 units with investors [4]. - EHang has achieved significant milestones in airworthiness certification, positioning itself as a leader in the eVTOL market [4][5]. Group 3: Safety and Regulatory Environment - Safety emerged as a primary concern, with the National Development and Reform Commission emphasizing the importance of safety in the development of the low-altitude economy [6]. - The industry is urged to establish a comprehensive safety system, including quality assurance for aircraft and robust regulatory frameworks [6][7]. - The future of new flying vehicles is expected to involve advanced decision-making capabilities and real-time control, necessitating stringent entry barriers and safety standards [7].

新华社上海7月28日电 题：场景上新 取证加快 安全优先——低空经济发展呈现三大新动向 新华社记者王鹤、龚雯 2025国际低空经济博览会近日在上海举行。记者采访发现，作为激活经济发展新动能的强劲引擎，低空经济正在成为地方政府和相关企业竞相追 逐的新赛道，应用场景不断拓宽，适航取证进程加快，行业发展朝着安全、有序稳步"起飞"。 创新成果不断落地，应用场景持续上新—— 在此次展会上，超过19件产品全球首发，25件产品国内首发。随着创新成果的不断落地，新的应用场景应运而生。 无人机"穿上"球形镂空罩，变成一颗颗在空中"随心飞"的"魔法足球"，运动员在地面通过遥控器，精准操纵无人机在空中进行攻防对抗，射进空 中圆形球门。无人机足球正在全球范围内迅速发展，成为科技+体育竞技的新风潮。 中国邮政带来了"ZC500纵列式双旋翼无人机"，最大有效载重260公斤，最长续航10小时。此前，中国邮政的中小型无人机已在16个省份试点，实 现农产品快递、报刊投送、药品投送等服务，打通物流"最后五公里""最后一公里"。 多家企业带着各自的"空中出租车"炫技。亿航智能旗下合翼航空工作人员介绍，合翼航空将在合肥骆岗公园正式开展EH216-S ...