Sub-forum on Low-Altitude Technology, Engineering held in Nansha

The Sub-forum on Low-Altitude Technology and Engineering of the Greater Bay Area Science Forum was held at Shenzhen University from Dec 6 to 7.

The event brought together over 300 experts from government agencies, research institutions, and industries. In-depth discussions were conducted on key issues such as operational safety regulations, testing methodologies, and design and manufacturing.

During the forum, a closed-door seminar was held, resulting in the Proposal on Accelerating the Pilot Construction of China's Low-Altitude Operational Safety Rules. The proposal emphasizes the importance of implementing regulations and prioritizing safety as the core of the low-altitude economy.

At the main forum, industry experts shared forward-looking insights on low-altitude equipment innovation and flight test system development. Additionally, two key collaborations were announced: the Guangdong Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft Manufacturing Innovation Center signed agreements with seven strategic partners and the Low-Altitude Flight Equipment Safety Design and Manufacturing Technology Innovation Alliance was inaugurated.

Parallel sub-forums on "Testing and Evaluation", "Design and Manufacturing", and "Safety and Protection" were held, exploring development pathways from multiple dimensions such as technology verification, equipment R&D, and operational safeguards. Participants also visited the world's first low-altitude wind tunnel laboratory to gain deeper insights into aircraft testing technologies in urban environments.

The forum outlined a development path for the low-altitude economy: gathering data through flight tests, establishing standards based on that data, and ensuring safety through those standards, thereby injecting strong momentum into the industry's high-quality innovation.