Drones are displayed at the groundbreaking ceremony for a low-altitude economy operations base in Taizhou, Zhejiang province. [Photo/WeChat account: tzfb001]

A low-altitude economy operations base for drone and helicopter services broke ground on Nov 3 in Taizhou, Zhejiang province. It is expected to be completed and put into operation in 2028.

The project is being developed by Zhejiang Tuniao Low-Altitude Economic Development Co. The company has established multiple drone takeoff and landing sites and operates regular delivery routes, including deliveries to Dachen Island, an island off the coast of Taizhou, and on-demand deliveries to communities and hospitals. Its drone logistics network also serves mountainous and island areas.

Taizhou currently has 45 low-altitude routes, said Zhang Genhui, co-founder of the company. The number of routes and flight operations is steadily increasing, while regular operations are becoming more sustained, laying a solid foundation for coordinated drone and helicopter services.

Based in Taizhou Bay New Area, the project will benefit from local industrial and airspace resources as well as policy support. The company is also expanding its operations across Zhejiang and other parts of China.