By hannover-web.com On October 20th, the 2024 China Jilin National Model Aircraft Invitational and Jilin City Youth Aerospace Model Championships kicked off, featuring over 300 competitors from around the country.
Jilin City is one of the first pilot cities in China to establish a comprehensive demonstration zone for general aviation. It boasts significant industry advantages in areas such as manufacturing, education and training, and material supply.
The competition includes events like the beginner’s rubber-powered glider duration contest, multi-rotor drone racing, multi-rotor drone soccer, quadcopters, and radio-controlled helicopter obstacle racing, as well as car and boat modeling contests.
During the opening ceremony, the Chinese National Model Aircraft Team showcased impressive flying performances, including formations with J-10 model aircraft, helicopter aerobatics, and special maneuvers with TOC model airplanes.
With engines roaring, various models executed daring stunts against the backdrop of a blue sky, eliciting cheers from the audience. Among the participants was Yang Yudi from Jilin City, who skillfully navigated his radio-controlled helicopter through obstacles, successfully landing in the scoring zone.
A club from Changchun sent six competitors to participate in the multi-rotor drone soccer event. “The competition is fierce, but our team has many talented players,” said team leader Zhang Jibin.
Officials from Jilin City highlighted that the helicopter, multi-rotor drone, and quadcopter categories have extensive applications in the emerging “low-altitude economy.”
Currently, the city is conducting simulated and real-world tests for applications like “emergency supplies delivery,” “same-city express,” “aerial photography of attractions,” and “emergency (medical) rescue.” The event also serves as a platform for cultivating and discovering talent in the “low-altitude economy.”
A representative from Jilin Vocational College of General Aviation, one of the event organizers, noted that the school has around 8,000 students enrolled in low-altitude economy-related programs, preparing specialists in manufacturing, operation, and maintenance to meet societal needs.
