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China's Drone Economy Soars: 1.7M UAVs and $93B Growth

1/6/2025

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Story summary
  • China has over 1.7 million registered civil UAVs, as reported by the Low-Altitude Industry Alliance (LAIA).
  • Drones achieved 19.46 million flight hours in early 2024, marking a 15.6% year-on-year growth.
  • The drone sector enhances logistics, agriculture, and meteorology, driving a low-altitude economy worth over 670 billion yuan ($93 billion).
  • This economy is projected to surpass 1 trillion yuan by 2026.