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Trillion-Yuan Blue Ocean Creates a New Frontier: How to Seize Opportunities Amid the Boom of the Low-Altitude Economy

Author(s)

Xu Yihang

Affiliation(s)

Hefei 168 High School, Hefei, China

Abstract

From the perspective of support priorities, the development of low-altitude economy primarily focuses on four aspects. First, logistics and transportation highlight the use of drone-based delivery and emergency medical transport, enabling faster and more flexible service models. Second, in the area of emergency rescue, drones play an increasingly vital role in disaster monitoring and the supply of essential materials. Third, urban mobility emphasizes pilot programs for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and explores the potential of “air taxi” services, which may transform future commuting patterns. Finally, the advancement of low-altitude infrastructure, including the construction of drone takeoff and landing sites, as well as communication and navigation systems, provides critical support for the sustainable and large-scale development of the sector. Together, these measures create a comprehensive foundation for the integration of drones and eVTOLs into urban and emergency service systems.

Keywords

Low-Altitude Economy; Drone Applications; eVTOL; Urban Mobility; Emergency Rescue; Infrastructure Construction

References

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