Beijing: Beijing will expand its low-altitude flight scenarios, including in emergency rescue and express delivery, as the city strives to boost the burgeoning low-altitude industry.
According to Beijing’s latest action plan on developing low-altitude economy, the city plans to host more than 5,000 enterprises engaged in the sector and increase the value of its low-altitude industry to 100 billion yuan (about $14.2 billion) by 2027. The Chinese capital will focus on expanding the use of low-altitude flights for emergency rescue and express delivery, said the plan. Regular low-altitude delivery services will be promoted in suburban districts including Yanqing, Pinggu, Miyun and Fangshan.
The city also plans to establish a low-altitude passenger route linking Beijing Daxing International Airport and Xiongan New Area in north China’s Hebei Province, while exploring intercity air commuting between Beijing and surrounding areas.
The low-altitude economy includes both conventional general aviation and drone-supported services in low-altitude airspace. Many Chinese cities are moving quickly to establish a foothold in the sector, considering it a new track of industrial development. –The Daily Mail-CGTN news exchange item
