# Ground Effect Vehicle

Skimming the Surface: China’s Strategic Pivot in the Low-Altitude Economy

Tantu Technology has successfully tested the WaveFly 5X, a ground-effect vehicle that glides over water to bypass traditional aviation regulations. By classifying the craft as a maritime vessel rather than an aircraft, the company aims to dominate coastal tourism and island transport with a lower cost of entry. Commercialization is expected to begin in earnest by 2027, focusing initially on business-to-business applications.