On March 7, proposals from Jiao Qisen, National People’s Congress (NPC) Deputy and Chairman of China Jing An Limited, on low-altitude economy development were prominently featured in the Economic Information Daily’s Two Sessions special edition. This marks the integration of entrepreneurial wisdom into the nation’s top-level development narrative and its official entry into the core channel of the national mainstream public opinion field. It not only reflects high recognition of the deputy’s ability to participate in politics and deliberate state affairs but also serves as an authoritative certification of his dedication to fulfilling his duties. This is a vivid reflection of the dual mission of entrepreneurs in the new era: "contributing strategies to the country and voicing concerns for the people."

Economic Information Daily 2025/03/07 Friday | Issue No. 12989 | Two Sessions Special Edition

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This year’s Government Work Report proposed large-scale demonstration actions for new technologies, products, and scenarios, aiming to promote the safe and healthy development of emerging industries such as commercial aerospace and low-altitude economy. The low-altitude economy has become one of the hot topics discussed by deputies and members during this year’s Two Sessions. From UAV logistics to urban air mobility, this emerging industry holds enormous market potential and represents a critical track for China to overtake competitors globally. How can this market be unlocked? How can related industries be further implemented?

NPC Deputy and China Jing An Chairman Jiao Qisen stated in an interview: "The low-altitude economy has broad development prospects, and China enjoys advantages such as a complete industrial chain in this field. Streamlining the management system is the key to further unlocking the low-altitude economy market."

Huge Potential of the Low-Altitude Economy

In recent years, the low-altitude economy has rapidly evolved from a concept in policy documents to industrial practice. Driven by national policies, China’s low-altitude economy and related technological development and product iteration have entered a stage of rapid growth, with continuous optimization of the industrial environment and a globally leading industrial chain foundation. Its integration with intelligent technology has formed a major trend guiding future technological development.

The low-altitude economy spans multiple industries, with an industrial chain covering key links such as aircraft manufacturing, low-altitude flight, low-altitude support, and comprehensive services. It is one of the few emerging industrial formats that can simultaneously cover primary, secondary, and tertiary industries. Aircraft manufacturing and air traffic control systems are the foundation for its development.

Jiao Qisen, National People’s Congress Deputy and Chairman of China Jing An Limited

Contribution to Economic Transformation

Jiao Qisen emphasized that the development of the low-altitude economy is of great significance for China’s economic transformation and upgrading. He believes that it can not only promote regional economic development but also drive collaborative development of related industries, creating new economic growth points.

"Take unmanned cargo aircraft as an example. Unmanned cargo aircraft offer advantages such as high efficiency, low cost, and environmental friendliness, effectively addressing issues in traditional logistics distribution. For instance, they can deliver goods in remote areas and complex environments, improving efficiency and safety. Additionally, their relatively low operating costs can significantly reduce logistics expenses and enhance enterprise competitiveness," Jiao said.

Solid Industrial Foundations in China

China’s rapid development of the low-altitude economy benefits from its profound industrial foundations and unique policy advantages. Jiao noted that China has positioned itself in the global first echelon in UAVs and new energy technologies, with the integrity and innovation capabilities of its low-altitude economy industrial chain serving as core competitive advantages.

"China leads globally in UAVs and key components for new energy vehicles, boasting advanced technologies in battery, electric drive, aviation materials, and flight control systems. Overall, China has a complete upstream and downstream industrial chain, including raw materials, key component manufacturing, final assembly, software design, and service support, providing a solid foundation for low-altitude economy development," Jiao stated.

A case in point is the Diyue 7500, developed by Guangzhou Diyue Orbital Space Technology Co., Ltd., a member enterprise of China Jing'an. As one of China’s largest unmanned logistics UAVs with a fixed-wing design, it has completed the procurement of engine power units.

Policy Momentum

In addition to a complete industrial chain, policies have injected robust momentum into the low-altitude economy’s development.

Recently, the National Development and Reform Commission established the Low-Altitude Economy Development Department, responsible for formulating and implementing low-altitude economy development strategies, medium- and long-term plans, and coordinating major issues. The department has held multiple industry symposiums on promoting safe and standardized low-altitude economy development, advancing infrastructure construction, and driving the development of low-altitude intelligent networking systems. Earlier, the Interim Regulations on the Flight Management of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles came into effect, with multiple regions accelerating airspace opening and infrastructure construction.

"From the central to local governments, the low-altitude economy has received strong policy support, with unprecedented policy momentum," Jiao said.

Streamlining the Management System

"Overall, the low-altitude economy urgently needs a streamlined management system. The airspace below 800 meters should become a ‘golden space’ for economic activities, but existing policies still have significant room for improvement," Jiao noted. He cited UAV logistics as an example: "Approving a cargo UAV flight involves multiple departments and complex procedures, consuming substantial time and resources and increasing enterprise costs."

To address bottlenecks in the low-altitude economy and aviation industry, Jiao proposed several recommendations:

1. Strengthen top-level design for the low-altitude economy management system, enhance core technologies and standards, and improve the overall understanding of low-altitude economy and technological iterations among departments responsible for top-level design, technology promotion, and industrialization. Maintain close communication with frontline technology companies to stay abreast of technological trends and transition from post-hoc policy-makers to proactive pioneers and guardians of industry development.

2. Deepen policy reforms to unleash market vitality, including accelerating the nationwide promotion of a "negative list + dynamic approval" mechanism for low-altitude airspace. Further relax access to regional aviation and general aviation, allowing private capital to hold controlling stakes in regional airlines and stimulate low-altitude economy development. (Reporter: Yuan Xiaokang)

Content Source: Economic Information Daily