Industry Overview - As of May 2025, the number of low-altitude economy-related enterprises in China exceeded 86,500, with a year-on-year increase of over 200% in new registrations[6] - In April 2025, the total procurement events in the low-altitude economy reached 280, with a procurement amount of approximately 777 million RMB, marking a significant increase[6] - The market size of the low-altitude economy is projected to reach 1.5 trillion RMB by 2025, with an annual growth rate of 15%-20% expected over the next decade[8] Investment Dynamics - In the first half of 2025, there were 52 financing cases in the low-altitude economy, a year-on-year increase of 48.6%, with a total financing amount of 1.74 billion RMB, a decrease of 910 million RMB compared to the previous year[25] - The eVTOL sector attracted the most attention, with 17 financing cases accounting for 32.7% of the total, while the financing amount was 240 million RMB, representing 13.8% of the total[26] - The top five provinces for financing cases were Guangdong, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Sichuan, accounting for 69.2% of the total cases[38] Policy Support - In the second quarter of 2025, 110 policies related to the low-altitude economy were released, covering airspace management, infrastructure construction, and safety[8] - The National Development and Reform Commission emphasized safety as a priority, introducing guidelines to combat illegal drone flights and promote healthy development[7] Safety Concerns - In the second quarter of 2025, illegal drone flights increased by 42% year-on-year, highlighting safety risks associated with the rapid development of the low-altitude economy[7] - The government has introduced a "safety red line" policy to ensure that industry expansion follows strict safety protocols[7] Talent Development - By July 2025, 55 universities had established programs related to low-altitude economy talent training, including 38 new undergraduate programs in "Low-altitude Technology and Engineering"[8]