Imagine a future where drones crisscross urban skies, efficiently performing inspections, logistics, and emergency response missions. This is not science fiction but the imminent reality of the low-altitude economy. The question remains: who will lead this transformative revolution? The recent strategic partnership between China Telecom Guangdong and Zhongke Yuntu provides a compelling answer.
High-Level Delegation Signals Strong Commitment
In early 2026, Wang Xiangjiang, Deputy General Manager of China Telecom Guangdong, led a high-profile delegation to Zhongke Yuntu for an inspection tour. The delegation included key executives such as Ying Boqun, General Manager of the Government and Enterprise Department; Xu Zhifeng, General Manager of the Cloud Platform; and Ni Ling, General Manager of the Low-Altitude Center. They were received by Lai Jincheng, Vice President of Zhongke Yuntu, and Professor Hou Daming from Jinan University.
This visit not only marked an opportunity to deepen collaboration but also signaled an impending surge in Guangdong's low-altitude economy development.
Cutting-Edge Technology Showcase
The delegation first toured Zhongke Yuntu's corporate exhibition hall, gaining comprehensive insights into the company's expertise and innovation in low-altitude remote sensing. From its developmental milestones to core technological achievements and practical applications across various industries, Zhongke Yuntu demonstrated its industry leadership.
The centerpiece of the exhibition was the company's independently developed "Zhongke Tianwang" drone cloud platform . This integrated system combines real-time operations, industry applications, data analysis, and automated reporting capabilities, supported by over a hundred algorithms. Its efficiency and intelligence provide robust technical support for large-scale low-altitude economy applications.
Strategic Alignment for Future Growth
During subsequent discussions, both parties explored Guangdong's low-altitude economy development, technological innovation pathways, and future cooperation directions. Vice President Lai emphasized Guangdong's pioneering role and market potential in this sector, highlighting Zhongke Yuntu's integrated "R&D-Manufacturing-Service" strategy that has positioned it as a national leader in low-altitude remote sensing networks.
Deputy General Manager Wang praised Zhongke Yuntu's technological capabilities and forward-looking strategy, noting the perfect complementarity between the two organizations' strengths. "This partnership combines our respective advantages to accelerate Guangdong's low-altitude economy development," Wang stated.
Concrete Action Plans
To ensure effective implementation, both parties established dedicated coordination mechanisms to refine cooperation details. China Telecom Guangdong committed full support to Zhongke Yuntu's initiative to establish a "County-Level Low-Altitude Economy Professional Committee." More notably, they plan to jointly host a "County-Level Low-Altitude Economy Development Forum" during the May 2026 World Drone Conference in Shenzhen.
The collaboration will span application scenario expansion, capital coordination, and technological co-development. This comprehensive partnership aims to drive high-quality development of Guangdong's low-altitude economy and establish a new economic growth engine for the Greater Bay Area.
As the low-altitude economy approaches its inflection point, Guangdong stands poised at the forefront of this transformative movement, ready to redefine urban development paradigms.