The low-altitude economy is among the industries yet untapped in Namibia, but it holds the potential to become a booming sector in the future. These were the sentiments of Yang Jinchai, Chairman and Founder of the World UAV Federation, at a conference held in Windhoek recently.

Seeking collaborations in the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Safety and Security, and the Ministry of Education, to mention a few. The World UAV Federation aims to leverage the low-altitude economy through China-Africa cooperation in infrastructure, agriculture, logistics, emergency rescue, and urban inspection.

Chairman and Founder of the World UAV Federation, Yang Jinchai, at the unmanned aerial vehicles industry conference held in the capital, highlighted that, as a yet untapped market, UAVs can benefit Namibia's economy.

The low-altitude economy refers to the economic activities below 1,000 metres, mainly driven by 85% of the drone systems and 15% of general aviation. 

In special cases, they can extend it up to 3,000 metres. China seeks to collaborate with Namibians in this regard.

With the first unmanned aircraft launched last week in Uganda, this is some of the evidence that the low-altitude economy can be a booming industry for the country in the near future.

The engagement was attended by representatives from the City Police, Special Operations, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, academia and civil aviation seeking insights on how to utilise and tap into the low-altitude economy in their different sectors.