The low-altitude economy is an emerging market that encompasses all airborne economic activity within 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) of the Earth's surface. This includes sectors like air tourism, general aviation services, low-altitude flight, scientific research and education, and passenger transportation. The low-altitude economy has been gaining interest from countries around the world, with China leading the way. In 2023, China's low-altitude economy was estimated to be worth over 500 billion RMB, and some predict it could reach 2 trillion RMB by 2030.