(ECSN) -- The four-day Hong Kong InnoEX and Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) wrapped up on Wednesday, drawing about 88,000 buyers from around the world, and among the highlights was a burgeoning low-altitude economy.
The twin exhibitions brought together over 2,800 exhibitors from 29 countries and regions. In the low-altitude economy section, small- and medium-sized flying vehicles drew strong interest from attendees.
Shanghai-based Vertaxi unveiled its electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, designed for missions ranging from urban emergency rescue to cargo transport and aerial tourism. During the fair, the company established contacts with around 30 prospective buyers from Hong Kong and overseas.
The aircraft can support disaster relief efforts by using infrared cameras to transmit real-time footage from affected areas, while delivering water and foods, carrying emergency communication modules to restore connectivity, and even transport high-efficiency foam for firefighting missions, said Zeng Quanhong, brand manager of Vertaxi.
Low altitude technology is also making inroads in farming. Liu Pin, marketing director of Suzhou Seagull Flying Car, claimed their mid-sized drone can carry up to 50 kilograms, making it suitable for large-scale crop disease prevention and monitoring.
As more drones and low-altitude flying vehicles enter service, flight safety is critical. Several exhibitors presented solutions addressing this issue. China Mobile Hong Kong and Huawei International (Hong Kong) showcased their jointly developed air traffic management systems, providing route planning and airspace monitoring to ensure safe operations.
(By Gong Weiwei)
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