CaddxFPV marketing director Brian Luo said it was “very hard” to find skilled professionals like FPV pilots or engineers before the concept of the low-altitude economy took flight.
“But last year, there were many training institutes (that started) to train pilots. China really needs about 1 million pilots to support the low-altitude economy,” he noted.
“When people talk about low-altitude economy, they only focus on the bigger ones, like the eVTOLs,” added Luo, referring to electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft – also known as air taxis or flying taxis.
He said the company could partner traditional industries to explore applications like filming, delivery, and search and rescue.
In fact, the business plans to hire about 100 more workers this year as interest in the sector piques.
It has also gotten a boost to scale up operations. Luo said the Chinese government connected the firm with industry partners for better supply chain management and product innovation.
“We worked with our local government to organise a FPV drone racing event … it’s like Formula 1 in the sky,” he enthused.
Drone racing will also make its debut at the country’s 15th National Games in November.
Last year, Guangdong province proposed building a low-altitude economy hub by 2026, and pledged government funds to support the endeavour. The plan could pave the way for low-altitude air routes between Guangdong and Hainan.
For Li, he said he believes drones will be used more widely in the future.
“Perhaps I’ll be working in this sector until I’m much older,” he added.
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