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2026 World Drone Conference Opens in Shenzhen, Showcasing the Full Landscape of the Low-Altitude Economy

2026-05-21 · Impact score: 33

The 2026 World Drone Conference and International Low-Altitude Economy & Unmanned Systems Expo, themed 'Low-Altitude Economy Flying into the Future,' opened on May 21 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, covering an exhibition area of 110,000 square meters. It brought together 1,220 companies from 17 countries and regions in the drone and low-altitude economy sectors, with over 10,000 drones on display. Exhibits included core equipment such as drones, eVTOLs, flying cars, and general aviation aircraft, extending to emerging sectors like artificial intelligence, low-altitude infrastructure, low-altitude safety prevention and control, communication and navigation, new materials, and new energy. Concurrently, authoritative publications such as the '2026 County-Level Low-Altitude Economy Development Report' and the '2026 China Civil Drone Procurement Guide' were launched, along with over 130 parallel forums. The low-altitude economy has clear demand for lightweight components, and the application of titanium alloy and aluminum alloy 3D-printed parts in drone structural components is transitioning from verification to mass production.

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