From Farm Tools to Global Logistics: How Drones Are Reshaping Xinjiang
Imagine drones delivering packages across borders, helicopters offering bird’s-eye views of snow-capped mountains, and AI-powered farm tech boosting crop yields. Welcome to Xinjiang’s low-altitude economy – a high-flying sector growing at 58% in 2024! 🌾🚀
Logistics Game-Changer
Ursa Aeronautical’s HY100 drone – with a 1,900kg payload – has slashed cross-border logistics costs by 40% this year. ‘Our location in Shihezi gives direct access to Central Asian markets,’ says Wang Li, the company’s planning director. 🌐📦
Agriculture & Tourism Take Flight
In 2025 alone, over 2,900 agricultural drones have tended 800,000 hectares of farmland in Bayingolin. Meanwhile, thrill-seekers can now book helicopter rides at 18 top scenic spots via 16 dedicated flight routes. 🚜🌄
Gov’t Backs ‘Sky-High’ Vision
Shihezi officials are crafting specialized development plans. ‘We’re building full industrial chains – from manufacturing to training,’ says deputy transport director Bai Feilong. The sector already contributes 12% to regional GDP. 💡📈
What’s Next?
With 110 patents in navigation tech and AI systems cutting energy use by 25%, Ursa eyes global expansion through BRI partnerships. By 2030, Xinjiang aims to become a low-altitude logistics hub linking China to Central Asia. 🌍🤝
