WND showcases low-altitude innovation at 3rd CATA Aviation Conference

The 3rd CATA Aviation Conference is held in Beijing. [Photo/WeChat account: xinwu_wx]

The 3rd CATA Aviation Conference took place in Beijing from Oct 24 to 26, with four low-altitude technology enterprises from Wuxi National Hi-Tech District (WND) showcasing their latest innovations.

The booth of WND at the 3rd CATA Aviation Conference. [Photo/WeChat account: xinwu_wx]

Hanhe Aviation Intelligent Technology presented its drone designed specifically for rice planting, which delivers a seeding efficiency 100 times greater than manual labor at just one-tenth the cost. As the only company in China researching precision and orderly rice seeding drones, Hanhe received dozens of orders on the first day of the event.

Hanhe Aviation Intelligent Technology showcases its drone designed specifically for rice planting. [Photo/WeChat account: xinwu_wx]

Wuxi CAS Photonics focuses on precision optical technology and products. In the field of low-altitude meteorology, the company has developed several wind-measuring lidar systems and a meteorological service platform for low-altitude flights. By integrating numerical forecasting and AI technology, the company enables dynamic flight-route weather assessment and intelligent flight condition analysis, supporting safe and efficient flight planning and scheduling.

New Wing Aviation Technology specializes in drone technology training and education-industry integration. It is mainly involved in training for multirotor and fixed-wing drone operations, technical guidance for industrial applications, safety education, and certification services.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – Wuxi Technology and Innovation Research Institute is dedicated to transforming innovations from its Intelligent Transportation and Unmanned Systems Research Center into practical applications, focusing on advanced navigation solutions, drone services, and related high-tech products.

On Oct 24, WND signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with the China Air Transport Association. Under the agreement, the two sides will jointly develop a low-altitude economy demonstration zone focusing on competitions, training, science education, and industrial incubation.