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深港科学家 串门打“飞的” 河套深港科技创新合作区深圳园区与光明科学城探索建设“空中快线”与“产业廊道”
Shen Zhen Shang Bao· 2025-07-13 00:31
【深圳商报讯】(记者潘文婷)试想这样的场景:深港科研人员乘坐低空交通工具,半小时内穿梭于两 地实验室,让创新思想随航线快速碰撞——这一构想被视作"一园一城"联动在低空维度的重要延伸,为 人才流动装上"空中引擎"。在光明科学城,该场景即将成为现实。 日前,"打造'科学家航线',共建'深港低空科技融合走廊'"研讨会在河套深港国际科技园举行。记者从 会上了解到,河套深港科技创新合作区深圳园区与光明科学城("一园一城")的"双轮驱动",正在重塑 大湾区创新地理,也为低空科技走廊建设提供广阔的应用前景。光明区发展和改革局相关负责人在会上 介绍,作为粤港澳大湾区国际科技创新中心建设的核心支撑,"一园一城"已形成联动发展机制,并共同 探索科研要素便捷流动新模式。 在此背景下,"科学家航线"的构想成为研讨会上的焦点。该构想着眼于突破地面交通限制,计划运用 eVTOL等低空科技,为深港科研人员提供更快速、更灵活的空中通勤选择,从而显著提升两地科研合 作与交流效率,让创新思想与人才在深港之间"飞"得更快、更畅。 未来,在深圳上空,不仅有无人机划过的轨迹,更有"深港低空科技融合走廊"描绘的未来图景。从河套 到光明,从实验室到产业园 ...
协同打造产业链条 推动低空经济稳健落地
Zhong Guo Chan Ye Jing Ji Xin Xi Wang· 2025-07-12 23:28
低空经济正凭借独特优势,成为备受瞩目的新兴领域。它横跨航空、交通、物流、旅游等多行业,以低 空领域资源开发利用为核心,正孕育出全新的产业生态与经济增长点,为传统行业转型升级、区域经济 发展注入强劲动力。置身于这样的大背景下,业界不可避免地面临着一系列崭新思考。eVTOL(电动垂 直起降飞行器)等新型航空器技术日新月异、快速迭代升级,无疑给适航政策带来诸多挑战,究竟适航 政策该如何调整,才能与新技术发展相适配?各地资源禀赋与产业基础千差万别,怎样精准结合本地实 际,打造独具特色的低空经济产业,走出一条差异化发展之路?企业与科研机构作为技术创新的关键主 体,又该通过何种有效途径,加速技术落地转化,让创新成果尽快从实验室走向市场? 中国国际科技促进会会长段洣毅表示,政策环境方面,国家密集出台了支持政策,国家发展改革委成立 低空经济发展司,超二十省市将其列为重点发展产业。在市场应用上,低空经济已经拓展至更多领域, 2024年我国市场规模突破5000亿元。 正如段洣毅所说,近年来国家对低空经济的重视程度不断提升,出台了一系列相关政策。2023年12月, 中央经济工作会议明确提出,要打造"低空经济"等若干战略性新兴产业, ...
The Low Altitude Market Could Be Worth $9 Trillion by 2050, According to Morgan Stanley. This Cathie Wood Stock Is My Top Pick to Dominate the Opportunity (Hint: It's Not Archer Aviation).
The Motley Fool· 2025-07-12 17:00
Group 1: Low Altitude Market Overview - The low altitude market presents significant opportunities within the defense industry and vehicle manufacturing sectors [1][2] - Morgan Stanley estimates the low altitude market could reach a value of $9 trillion by 2050, driven primarily by electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and drones [4] Group 2: Key Companies in the Low Altitude Market - Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation are prominent players in the eVTOL market, while Tesla may benefit from advancements in low altitude aircraft due to its battery technology [5] - Palantir Technologies is highlighted as a key stock in Cathie Wood's Ark Invest portfolio, with strong ties to the defense sector and partnerships with drone companies [9][10] Group 3: Palantir's Position and Potential - Palantir is well-positioned to leverage its software platforms in both commercial and government sectors as low altitude services become more digitized [13] - The company has established strategic relationships that enhance its role in the defense contracting space, particularly in relation to drone technology [9][10]
无人机足球赛即将登陆申城 上海加速打造低空经济产业高地
Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao· 2025-07-12 13:06
本届国际低空经济博览会关注低空企业发展需求和应用场景落地,重点展示低空基础设施、制造与配套 服务等产业链,低空交通运输、城乡管理、商业融合应用、个人消费等应用链。 中经记者 杨让晨 上海报道 (首届国际低空经济博览会将于7月23日—26日在上海国家会展中心举行。受访者/图) 首届国际低空经济博览会将在7月下旬在上海拉开帷幕。 《中国经营报》记者日前从首届国际低空经济博览会主办方了解到,首届国际低空经济博览会将于7月 23日—26日在上海国家会展中心举办,本届展会面积达到6万平方米,参展商数量近300家,并且将举行 30多场论坛活动,预计将吸引超5万人参观。同时,将有19件全球首发、25件全国首发产品在本届展会 上亮相。 具体来看,在生态建设方面,展期将举办30余场国际级、全国性活动,集聚低空发展所需的金融、人 才、技术、标准、政策等生态要素,为低空经济发展构建可持续发展生态"软环境"。 在场景落地方面,展出涵盖公共安全、消防应急、航拍测绘、农林植保、集群表演等众多场景的低空产 品和解决方案,集中展现低空经济这一新质生产力如何推动城乡治理现代化,赋能千行百业提质创新。 低空赛事层面,国家体育总局航空无线电模型运 ...
Is Joby Aviation Stock a Millionaire Maker?
The Motley Fool· 2025-07-12 09:58
Company Overview - Joby Aviation is a developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with its first model, the S4, capable of carrying a pilot and four passengers, traveling 100 miles on a single charge, and reaching speeds of 200 mph [4] - The company is also developing a hydrogen-powered version of its aircraft, which charges faster and has a range five times greater than the S4 [4] - Joby is backed by significant investors, including Toyota and Delta Air Lines, and aims to provide a greener alternative to traditional helicopters [5] Financial Performance - Joby Aviation's stock has not performed well since its public debut, trading at approximately $11, up from an opening price of $10.62 [1] - The company generated only $136,000 in revenue from its USAF contract in 2024, with a net loss of $608 million, significantly missing its projected revenue targets [9] - Analysts expect Joby to generate $2 million in revenue in 2025, with a narrowed net loss of $543 million, primarily from its USAF contract [10] Future Prospects - If Joby gains full FAA approval for commercial flights and expands its air taxi services, revenue could increase to $60 million in 2026 and more than triple to $213 million in 2027 [11] - The company holds a $131 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to deliver up to nine eVTOL aircraft, with two already delivered [7] - Joby secured over $1 billion in funding in 2024, ending the latest quarter with $813 million in cash and a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26, providing room for further fundraising [13] Market Position - Joby Aviation has a market cap of $9.59 billion, trading at 45 times its projected revenue for 2027, while its competitor Archer Aviation trades at 15 times its projected revenue [14] - The company is seen as potentially too expensive relative to its growth potential and industry peers, raising concerns about its valuation [15]
飞起!山东布局“天空之城”
Da Zhong Ri Bao· 2025-07-12 01:12
Core Insights - Shandong is developing a "Sky City" to establish a new benchmark for the low-altitude industry, with over 1,400 operational drone companies, ranking third in the country [2][3] - The province has created 524 drone take-off and landing platforms, showcasing a collaborative development of manufacturing and services in the low-altitude sector [2][4] Manufacturing and Innovation - Shandong's low-altitude industry focuses on comprehensive integration, covering industrial drones, general aviation aircraft, and eVTOLs, with over 400 companies involved in manufacturing and R&D [2][3] - The province is enhancing key technology breakthroughs and innovation platforms, with some industrial drone products achieving domestic leadership in endurance, load capacity, and adaptability [2][3] Application Scenarios - Shandong has identified 30 typical low-altitude application scenarios across various sectors, including cultural tourism, logistics, and medical services, significantly improving efficiency in areas like emergency medical transport and logistics for remote regions [3][4] - The use of drones has streamlined operations in urban management, such as monitoring traffic and inspecting illegal constructions [3] Infrastructure Development - Shandong is accelerating the construction of low-altitude infrastructure, with 524 drone take-off and landing platforms and 9 low-altitude flight camps established [4] - The province has built over 4,100 low-altitude communication navigation monitoring facilities, achieving basic coverage of key airspace [4] Strategic Development - The provincial government is leveraging the "chain leader system" to guide regional industrial layouts and enhance the low-altitude industry chain, focusing on equipment manufacturing and application [5] - Shandong encourages collaboration among enterprises, research institutions, and users to strengthen core technology development and support the establishment of innovation centers [5]
跻身前十,东北杀出一匹“黑马”
Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen· 2025-07-11 15:58
Core Insights - Shenyang is set to become a Northeast Asia international center city, with a clear roadmap outlined in the "Action Plan" for 2025-2035, focusing on building a comprehensive hub and four centers: advanced manufacturing, modern service industry, regional technology innovation, and cultural center [1][4][5] Development Strategy - The "Action Plan" includes 22 specific action plans aimed at enhancing Shenyang's industrial capabilities, such as developing world-class industrial clusters and expanding the airport to create a Northeast Asia "three-hour aviation circle" [5][6] - Shenyang's GDP is projected to reach 902.71 billion yuan in 2024, with a growth rate of 5.2%, indicating strong economic support for its new positioning [5][6] Low-altitude Economy Focus - The emphasis on low-altitude economy development is highlighted, with Shenyang aiming to establish itself as a national low-altitude economic pilot zone, leveraging its strong aviation manufacturing base [1][9][10] - Shenyang ranks 10th in the "Low-altitude Economy Linkage Index" with a score of 43.16, the only city in Northeast China to make the top ten, showcasing its leading position in the region [10][11] Industrial Strengths - Shenyang's aviation industry is robust, with a complete industrial chain from military to civil aviation, and a projected aviation industry scale exceeding 100 billion yuan by 2024 [10][14] - The city is focusing on developing three key advanced manufacturing clusters: robotics and intelligent manufacturing, aviation, and industrial mother machines, aiming for a total industrial scale of 1.1 trillion yuan [6][7] Innovation and Infrastructure - Shenyang's innovation concentration ranks sixth nationally, with strong performance in environmental friendliness and infrastructure, although it faces challenges in capital activity [13] - The city plans to establish over 100 low-altitude economy-related enterprises within three years, targeting an industry scale of 3 billion yuan [13][15] Future Prospects - The development path for Shenyang's low-altitude economy is prioritized, with a focus on both manned and unmanned aerial vehicle industries, supported by local research institutions and enterprises [14][16] - Shenyang aims to transition from research and manufacturing to a full industrial chain approach, enhancing its ecosystem for low-altitude economic development [18]
御风未来创始人刘十一:复合翼eVTOL更适合高频次、常态化低空出行
Xin Lang Zheng Quan· 2025-07-11 08:12
炒股就看金麒麟分析师研报,权威,专业,及时,全面,助您挖掘潜力主题机会! 7月10日,第二届低空飞行器创新材料及智能制造产业峰会在上海举行。大会汇聚了来自低空飞行器上 下游领域的500余位业界领军代表、高校及科研机构专家,共同探讨低空飞行器产业链创新路径与制造 技术升级。作为eVTOL(电动垂直起降飞行器)领域头部企业,御风未来创始人、董事长兼CTO刘十 一受邀出席并做行业技术分享。他表示,唯有实现高安全性与高效经济的平衡,eVTOL"空中出租车"才 有机会真正开启低空出行的规模化时代。他进一步阐述,复合翼构型在巡航效率、航程、安全性等关键 指标上实现了更优平衡,更契合未来低空出行高频次、常态化的需求。 御风未来创始人、董事 长兼CTO刘十一 目前,垂直起降固定翼eVTOL主流技术路径以复合翼和倾转旋翼为代表,两者原理上都是通过改变推 力的大小和方向,实现垂直起降和向前飞行的转换,区别在于复合翼通过推力合成的方式实现推力矢 量,倾转旋翼则通过机械方式实现推力矢量。刘十一认为,两种构型的共性需求是,在完成垂直起飞到 加速的转换功率是巡航的7倍,是悬停的1.3倍,所以两种构型都需预留相近的电机功率,电机"死 重" ...
瞄准低空经济赛道,盐都自贡的布局与突围 十年成链 奋翼高飞
Si Chuan Ri Bao· 2025-07-10 00:31
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].
Where Will Archer Aviation Stock Be in 5 Years?
The Motley Fool· 2025-07-09 22:27
Group 1: Industry Overview - The transportation industry is experiencing significant innovation, particularly with advancements in electric batteries and the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) [1] - eVTOLs are small, electric battery-powered aircraft that can operate in urban environments, offering a potential alternative to traditional taxis for short-haul routes [2] - Analysts at Morgan Stanley project that the market for next-generation flights could reach $1 trillion by 2040, indicating strong growth potential in the eVTOL sector [3] Group 2: Government Support - The U.S. government has shown a favorable attitude towards the eVTOL industry, with an executive order signed by President Trump aimed at accelerating the development of drones and flying cars by reducing regulatory barriers [4] Group 3: Archer Aviation's Business Model - Archer Aviation distinguishes itself from other eVTOL startups by not only manufacturing aircraft but also creating a vertically integrated urban air-mobility service, which includes operating air taxi routes in partnership with local entities [5] - This services-led strategy could provide Archer Aviation with a competitive advantage against Chinese rivals and lead to recurring high-margin revenue, enhancing long-term investor returns [6] Group 4: Financial Performance - In the first quarter, Archer Aviation reported minimal revenue and a significant loss of $144 million, primarily due to extensive research and development expenditures related to its Midnight eVTOL aircraft [8] - The company has initiated test flights in Abu Dhabi to gather data for its commercial rollout, which is anticipated to begin in the U.S. by 2026 [9] Group 5: Future Outlook - Archer Aviation plans to complete FAA testing and establish a sustainable commercial operation by mid-2026, supported by over $1 billion in cash and equivalents on its balance sheet [10] - However, there are concerns regarding the predictability of regulatory milestones and potential delays, as highlighted by a report from Culper Research suggesting that commercialization may be further off than expected [11] - Management has denied claims of misleading investors, but the company remains in an early and uncertain stage of its development journey [12]