Xinjiang Low-Altitude Airspace Laboratory Unveiled at Changji University

A key laboratory for low-altitude airspace intelligent control and security assurance technology was unveiled at Changji University on November 14, according to China News Service. The facility stands as the only key laboratory in Xinjiang focused specifically on low-altitude airspace planning and management. Laboratory director Chen Huimin stated that in 2024, Changji University built upon its existing academic foundation in high-altitude airspace and route planning management to pivot toward low-altitude drone management below 300 meters. Combined with its existing junior college specialty in drone application technology, the institution applied for and gained approval to establish the key laboratory. Beyond educating undergraduate and graduate students, the laboratory aims to tackle difficulties where low-altitude drones cannot fly or cannot be effectively managed, Chen noted. The center concentrates on low-altitude sensing, intelligent airspace control, and security protection, offering technical support services to government bodies and related enterprises while facilitating research commercialization. During the event, Changji University signed cooperation agreements with relevant enterprises and hosted presentations from experts representing institutions including Beihang University and the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences.