'Low-altitude economy': China puts money into market for flying taxis and drone flights

Chinese aviation companies are hoping to tap into what they see as an emerging and booming industry: low-altitude aviation. This year, a major Chinese air show has seen an entire exhibit dedicated to the sector for the very first time.

Low-altitude aviation activities are conducted in airspace below 1,000 metres and are used for city commutes, tourism and emergency rescues. Source: AAP / Michael Nigro, AAP / Imaginechina//Imaginechina/Sipa USA