As the first district in China to propose a pioneering low-altitude economy zone, Longhua is bringing Shenzhen’s “Sky City” vision to life. Here, the low-altitude economy is not an abstract concept but part of everyday life. Whether you take an “air taxi” for a quick commute or benefit from drone services, you can feel the potential and distinctive appeal of an activated urban sky.

"Low-altitude + rail": a new travel model

In Longhua, you can experience an "air taxi" service. How fast are these helicopter routes?

"Within one hour, you can reach all major cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. For example, a typical trip from Shenzhen North Railway Station to Zhongshan takes only 25 minutes," said Wei Zhikai, a staff member from the Longhua District Emergency Management Bureau.

The innovative “low-altitude + rail” model expands travel possibilities further. The Shenzhen North Railway Station hub — the first in China to integrate air and rail transport — offers intercity flights, urban shuttles, business travel and emergency rescue services, raising the standard of urban mobility.

A thriving industrial and application hub

Longhua is now home to 445 companies in the low-altitude economy sector. In 2025, the district’s industrial-grade unmanned aerial vehicle application cluster was recognized as a Guangdong Province Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Characteristic Cluster.

At the Longhua International Cooperation Center (LICC), Shenzhen’s largest district-level platform for international cooperation and services, leading drone manufacturers display a wide range of models. The center’s International Marketing Center for Enterprise Products allows visitors to see these advanced drones up close, according to LICC staff member Wang Jiayin.

From drone-delivered coffee to firefighting, emergency response and medical transport, drones are being deployed across an expanding range of scenarios in Longhua.

Where technology meets creativity

A new test flight site is planned near Dalang Fashion Town, home to many fashion company headquarters, creating a distinctive fusion of creative design and cutting-edge technology.

Meanwhile, drone light shows paint the night sky, showcasing Longhua’s innovative spirit and bold vision for the future of low‑altitude technology.