Between 8 October 2026 and 12 October 2026, the Shenzhen Science and Technology Association for Low-altitude Economy organised a five-day study visit to Chongqing and Chengdu for member organisations and partners. The delegation visited Shapingba and Dadukou districts in Chongqing, Jinniu District in Chengdu and Sichuan Tianfu New Area to discuss low-altitude economy planning, application development and industry ecosystems.

Shapingba: Industry Planning and Application Opportunities

On 8 October, the delegation visited an exhibition centre for the inland international logistics hub, technology companies and university research institutes to learn about local logistics, integrated circuits and advanced equipment industries. At a meeting with the Shapingba District government and relevant departments, the Association outlined its work and that of its members on standards, smart oversight platforms and digital services for low-altitude operations. Discussions covered industry planning, access to application scenarios and supporting infrastructure.

The delegation visits an industrial exhibition space in Chongqing
The delegation visits an industrial exhibition space in Chongqing

Dadukou: Smart Manufacturing, Science Education and Tourism

On 9 October, the delegation visited the Quanzhan Intelligent Research Centre, Hikvision’s Chongqing campus and Dadukou Smart Manufacturing Industrial Park to explore digital production lines, connected systems and machine vision. The itinerary also included an aerospace science education site in the Jin’ao Mountain area and the Chongqing Industrial Museum. Discussions with the Dadukou District government focused on opening up low-altitude application scenarios and strengthening industry collaboration.

The delegation at the Chongqing Industrial Museum
The delegation at the Chongqing Industrial Museum

Chengdu: Aircraft Manufacturing, Technology Transfer and Professional Services

From 10 to 12 October, the delegation met relevant departments in Jinniu District and Sichuan Tianfu New Area to discuss industry development, applications, skills and industry ecosystems. Visits to Zhonghaixin (Chengdu) Innovation Industrial City and Chengdu United Aircraft Technology Co., Ltd. provided an overview of local low-altitude aircraft manufacturing and industrial facilities.

The Association meets representatives from Jinniu District in Chengdu
The Association meets representatives from Jinniu District in Chengdu

In Sichuan Tianfu New Area, the delegation visited Chengdu IDEALSEE, viewed fibre-scanning display (FSD) technology and AI glasses, and explored potential links between smart devices and low-altitude applications. At the Tianfu International Technology Transfer Centre, discussions covered commercialising research, business incubation and collaboration between industry, universities and research institutions. The delegation also met legal service providers to discuss legal support and compliance for the low-altitude economy.

The delegation holds an industry discussion in Chengdu
The delegation holds an industry discussion in Chengdu

Continuing Cross-Regional Exchanges

During the visit, Association President Liu Zuxing outlined the Association’s work on association standards, Greater Bay Area alliance standards and demonstration projects for smart oversight of low-altitude operations. The Association plans to continue regional exchanges with members and partners, supporting dialogue between Shenzhen, Chongqing and Chengdu on low-altitude industries, technical services and applications.