Flying Cars, Drones, and Economic Revolution ✈️
Imagine a future where skies buzz with delivery drones and flying taxis—this isn’t sci-fi, but a multi-trillion-yuan opportunity for China! CPPCC member Yang Yi, a top expert at the Aviation Industry Corporation of China, just called the low-altitude economy the country’s next big growth engine. Speaking at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, he said it’ll spark new jobs, industries, and consumer trends 🚀.
Why Low Altitude? 🛩️
The term refers to airspace below 1,000 meters (think: drones, air taxis, emergency services). Yang highlighted prototypes like flying cars at Barcelona’s 2025 Mobile World Congress, hinting at how this sector could transform tourism, logistics, and urban mobility 🌆. Businesses in Shenzhen and Shanghai are already testing drone delivery networks!
For Globetrotters and Investors 🌏
This isn’t just tech hype. Students, entrepreneurs, and travelers could see faster cargo delivery, aerial sightseeing, and even eco-friendly transport options by 2030. For investors? Yang predicts major R&D investments and cross-industry collaborations. "It’s a win for innovation and sustainability," he said.
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CPPCC member: Low-altitude economy to become new growth engine
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