Beijing: China's low-altitude equipment industry has witnessed significant expansion, with its output value achieving an average annual growth rate exceeding 10 percent throughout the 14th Five-Year Plan period from 2021 to 2025, as revealed by official data on Sunday.According to Emirates News Agency, the sector has seen notable growth in both the quantity and diversity of products. The development and application of traditional general aviation equipment have progressed steadily, with over 70 domestically manufactured models obtaining airworthiness certification, as reported by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.Additionally, 18 types of civil drones have gained approval, while nearly 30 ton-class drones and approximately 70 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft models are currently under development. As of 30th December 2025, a total of 1,081 enterprises had registered in the sector, with 3,623 types of products filed and more than 5.29 million units registered.Look ing forward to the 15th Five-Year Plan period from 2026 to 2030, China aims to accelerate technological innovation in the low-altitude equipment sector, enhance safety foundations, further improve the industrial standards system, and promote innovative applications tailored to local conditions.
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