The Chinese government has issued the first permits for the operation of autonomous passenger drones to two companies - EHang Holdings and Hefei Hey Airlines on Saturday. The certificates were provided by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). This is the final step after obtaining a type certificate, production certificate, and airworthiness.
The leadership of the PRC under Premier Li Qiang has identified 'low-altitude economy' as an important driver of growth. According to a Hurun Group report, the value of this sector could reach 1.5 trillion yuan ($207 billion) by 2025 and increase to 2.5 trillion yuan by 2035.