Scenes from sci-fi films featuring "flying cars" and "air taxis" are about to become a reality in Guangzhou. Focusing on the low-altitude economy and aerospace industry, reporters visited Xpeng Aeroht, EHang, and XAG on the 18th to explore the "new" secrets behind low-altitude economic development in Guangzhou.  

EH216-S autonomous passenger-carrying aircraft by EHang

At Xpeng Aeroht, reporters saw the so-called "Land Aircraft Carrier" Modular Flying Car. This tri-axle, six-wheel vehicle is about 5.5 meters long and can fit into a standard parking space. Hidden in its trunk is a foldable passenger-carrying aircraft. Founder Zhao Deli revealed that since its debut at the 2024 Zhuhai Airshow, the product has received nearly 5,000 orders and is expected to enter mass production and delivery in the first half of 2026. "Regulations will not be a barrier in the future. We anticipate airspace reforms that will allow users to fly in open areas first before gradually integrating into urban settings," said Zhao.

In front of Xpeng Aeroht's office building, the "Land Aircraft Carrier" Modular Flying Car demonstrates its automatic separation between the flight module and ground vehicle module.

According to EHang Vice President Xue Peng, the company's EH216-S autonomous passenger-carrying aircraft has obtained the world's first eVTOL airworthiness certification and is about to receive its operational certificate (OC), officially entering the commercialization phase. "In the future, residents will be able to hail an air taxi just like booking a ride-hailing service, with flights available via mobile application," Xue revealed. Guangzhou is currently building low-altitude infrastructure, with plans to construct more than five hub-style vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) sites and over 100 regular takeoff and landing points, creating a "bus-like" low-altitude transport network.

XAG's agricultural drones spraying fields.

In the agricultural sector, XAG's drones have been widely adopted in smart farming. According to Qian Shuting, General Manager of Public Affairs at XAG, the company's latest agricultural drone can autonomously spray crops, spread seeds, conduct aerial surveys, and transport materials, taking as little as 11 seconds to disperse a bag of fertilizer. "In the past, a farmer could plow only one acre per hour. Now, with drones, they can cover up to 300 acres," she said. The drones are easy to operate, and even elderly people can quickly master their use. XAG sells 30,000 to 40,000 units annually, with products exported to over 70 countries worldwide.  

Source: Lingnan on the Cloud

领飞低空经济广州又将解锁这些全球之“首”

科幻片中的“飞行汽车”“打飞的”等场景即将在广州变成现实。围绕低空经济与航空航天主题，3月18日，羊城晚报记者赴小鹏汇天、亿航智能、极飞科技等企业调研，探寻广州低空经济发展的“新”密码。  

在小鹏汇天，记者见到了被称为“陆地航母”的飞行汽车。这款三轴六轮的车型长约5.5米，可停入标准车位，后备箱内隐藏着一架折叠式载人飞行器。创始人赵德力透露，该产品在2024年珠海航展上首次亮相后，订单已接近5000单，预计2026年上半年量产交付。“未来法规不会成为障碍，我们期待空域改革，先让用户在野外飞行，再逐步进入城市。”赵德力表示。  

亿航智能副总裁薛鹏介绍，该公司研发的EH216-S无人驾驶载人航空器已获得全球首个eVTOL适航认证，并即将取得运营合格证（OC），正式进入商业化阶段。“未来，市民可像打网约车一样‘打飞的’，手机预约即可体验空中飞行。”薛鹏透露，广州正建设低空基础设施，计划新建5个以上枢纽型垂直起降场和100个以上常态化起降点，打造“公交化”低空出行网络。  

在农业领域，极飞科技的无人机已广泛应用于智慧农业。极飞科技公共事务总经理钱姝婷介绍，其最新款农业无人机可实现自主喷洒、播撒、航测和运输，最快11秒撒完一袋肥料。“过去一个农民一小时耕作一亩地，现在用无人机可达300亩。”她表示，无人机操作简单，许多大爷大妈都能快速上手，公司年销量达三到四万台，产品远销全球70多个国家。  

文 | 记者 柳卓楠
译｜曾敏
英文审校｜肖凯欣