低空经济的繁荣时代正在拉开序幕。 5月23日，在第九届世界无人机大会现场，深圳联合飞机科技有限公司（下称"联合飞机"）一 款"铂影T1400"重载无人直升机完成全球首发，其最大有效载荷可达650kg，载重200kg条件下续 航时间大于8小时。 当天，联合飞机副总裁孟月华向经济观察报记者表示， 无人机在物流运输、应急救援等领域的应 用 正在 逐渐扩大 ，上述产品大载重、长续航的特性适用大型运输或救援场景，如搭建空中基站、 恢复通讯，或调运伤员、投放物资等。她认为，2024年是低空经济的元年，今年则是低空经济"从 示范到试点"之年。 4月底，在广东汇天航空航天科技有限公司（下称"小鹏汇天"）一场飞行汽车"陆地航母"的试飞现 场，小鹏汇天合伙人林森才对经济观察报记者称，该款产品将在明年第二季度大规模交付，售价在 200万元以内，"主要是用来体验，让客户看到产品和落地场景"。 2024年，低空经济被首次写入政府工作报告。此后，中央部委、地方政府密集出台支持低空经济 发展的相关产业政策和发展规划，中国低空经济产业发展迎来政策支持关键期。 在曾任中国民用航空华北地区空中交通管理局党委书记的航空领域专家许超前看来，当下正是 ...

Core Insights - The era of low-altitude economy is beginning, with significant advancements in drone technology and applications in logistics and emergency rescue [2][3][4] - The Chinese government has started to support the low-altitude economy through policies, marking a critical period for industry development [3][4][8] - The market size for China's low-altitude economy is projected to reach approximately 5,060 billion yuan in 2023, with expectations to grow to 10,000 billion yuan by 2026 [8] Group 1: Industry Developments - Shenzhen United Aircraft Technology Co., Ltd. launched the "Platinum Shadow T1400" heavy-lift drone, capable of carrying 650 kg and maintaining over 8 hours of flight time [2] - The low-altitude economy is expected to transition from demonstration to pilot projects in 2023, with 2024 being identified as the inaugural year [2][3] - DJI has reported that over 1 million users globally have utilized its industry application products since 2013, indicating a growing adoption of drone technology [10] Group 2: Market Opportunities - The agricultural sector is anticipated to see significant growth in drone applications, with an expected increase in the number of agricultural drones from 250,000 to around 500,000 in China [11] - The logistics sector is also experiencing growth, with United Aircraft having signed orders for 1,300 units of the T1400 drone, primarily for large-scale transport [11] - The eVTOL and flying car sectors are being explored by companies like Xiaopeng Huitian and GAC Gaoyu, with commercial deliveries expected in 2024 [15][17] Group 3: Infrastructure and Regulation - The development of low-altitude infrastructure is lagging, with calls for national leadership in establishing comprehensive management platforms and regulatory frameworks [19][21] - Companies like Fengyi Technology are actively building low-altitude logistics networks, emphasizing the need for improved infrastructure such as communication and navigation systems [19] - The establishment of a comprehensive management platform is crucial for coordinating various stakeholders in the low-altitude economy, as highlighted by industry leaders [22][23] Group 4: Safety and Legal Considerations - The low-altitude economy faces challenges related to safety regulations and legal compliance, with ongoing discussions among industry players about accident management and liability [25][26] - The need for a robust safety assurance system is emphasized, as the industry anticipates a significant increase in the deployment of low-altitude aircraft [26]