Low-altitude economy given all-clear for takeoff

The central government has prioritized the low-altitude economy in its development and investment agenda, in the hope that the sector can become a new engine for economic growth.

To give wings to businesses involved in the low-altitude economy, there are a couple of measures the government could use, according to Wu Ximing, a senior rotorcraft designer and vice-president of the Chinese Aeronautical Establishment in Beijing.

"First, the government could set up a national project, with specific funding, to push forward the research and development of low-altitude aircraft and relevant equipment. It could announce that low-altitude hardware is strategically important and encourage enterprises to develop such equipment and crucial technologies. The result of these efforts should be new low-altitude hardware that is advanced, smart and green, and industrial and supply chains that are secure and reliable," he said.