Wuhan is taking urban travel and logistics to new heights—literally! 🌆 The central Chinese metropolis just launched six low-altitude flight routes, bringing the city’s total to 24. Imagine zooming between landmarks like Hankou customs, Tianhe International Airport, and even the scenic Wudang Mountain via drone or passenger aircraft. 🚁✨
This isn’t just about Instagram-worthy aerial views (though we’re here for that 😍). The move supercharges everything from emergency response to e-commerce deliveries. But the real game-changer? A 15-minute air taxi service connecting downtown Wuhan to Tianhe Airport—basically a real-life ‘Jetsons’ commute! 🚕💨
Wuhan’s Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology sees this as phase one in building a ‘low-altitude economy’ that merges tourism, logistics, and smart-city tech. Talk about thinking outside the (cargo) box! 📦💡 With 8 passenger routes and 16 drone corridors already in action, this could redefine how cities move goods—and people—in our TikTok-speed world. 🌐⚡
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Wuhan opens 6 more low-altitude routes for traveling and logistics
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