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East Expo Highlight: The “Ao Qin” dual‑aircraft coordinated drill received high praise, with live‑action footage featured on CCTV News.
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2026-09-23
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On September 17, the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo, themed “Sharing Opportunities of the 3.0 Era, Co‑Creating a Better Life,” grandly opened in Nanning, Guangxi. Weihang Technology made a high‑profile appearance at the China Fire and Rescue Exhibition with its high‑altitude tethered main‑battle firefighting drone system, the “Aoqin” ducted‑fan UAV, and successfully conducted a dual‑UAV coordinated firefighting drill, showcasing a “Chinese solution” for fire rescue in high‑rise buildings.
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On September 17, under the theme “Sharing the Opportunities of 3.0, Co-creating a Better Life,” The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo It grandly opened in Nanning, Guangxi. Weihang Technology High-Altitude, Tethered Main Combat Firefighting UAV System with Ducted Fan “Ao Qin” Made a major debut at the China Fire and Rescue Exhibition booth and completed Dual-Unit Collaborative Firefighting Drill , showcasing the “China Model” for high-rise fire rescue to ASEAN member states and audiences nationwide.
Leaders paid a visit to conduct an on-site inspection, and the company’s robust capabilities received authoritative recognition.
During the China-ASEAN Expo, Weihang Technology’s booth attracted a steady stream of visitors, with attention at an all-time high. Zhou Tian, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Emergency Management and Director of the National Fire and Rescue Bureau, National Fire and Rescue Bureau Deputy Director He Ning As the delegation of leaders arrived at Weihang Technology’s booth for an inspection and exchange, they gained a thorough understanding of “Aoqin’s” core technical specifications, real-world test results, and progress in field deployment. They highly commended the system’s primary firefighting capabilities in high-rise building fires and, during on-site discussions, remarked that the equipment boasts “strong operational performance” and is “of great value” in high-rise fire rescue operations.
Zhou Tian, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Emergency Management and Director of the National Fire and Rescue Bureau, along with Vice Director He Ning and a delegation of leaders, conducted an in-depth inspection of the “Aoqin” equipment.
At the exhibition, “Ao Qin” also drew concentrated attention from both international and mainstream domestic media. From… Ten media outlets from six ASEAN countries, along with official media such as the Guangxi Daily. They made a special visit to the Weihang Technology booth and conducted an exclusive interview with the company’s technical director, delving into “Aoqin’s” technological breakthroughs, real-world applications, and industry value, thereby providing comprehensive coverage of China’s innovative achievements in low‑altitude emergency response equipment. Journalists from multiple countries highly praised “Aoqin’s” robust capabilities and innovative edge, and the platform of the China-ASEAN Expo has helped it gain broader international exposure.
Dual-aircraft collaborative combat exercise, with the departmental account live-streaming the entire event and dominating social media feeds.
At the China-ASEAN Expo Multi-hazard Coupled Real-World Firefighting Exercise On site, “Ao Qin” As part of this… The only piece of equipment in the high-rise fire‑rescue drill that conducts a dynamic, real‑world exercise, Completed the initial public offering. Dual-aircraft collaborative operations Demonstration. Zhou Tian, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Emergency Management and Director of the National Fire and Rescue Bureau, and He Ning, Deputy Director. ， Leaders of the fire brigades from multiple provinces and a visiting delegation from several ASEAN countries We observed the operational procedures of “Aoqin” on site. Official accounts of the Ministry of Emergency Management and the National Fire and Rescue Bureau Broadcast the exercise site live.
Zhou Tianwei, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Emergency Management and Director of the National Fire and Rescue Bureau, introduced the “Aoqin” equipment to visiting foreign dignitaries.
Zhou Tian, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Emergency Management and Director of the National Fire and Rescue Bureau, along with Vice Director He Ning and a delegation of leaders.
Leaders from the fire and rescue corps of multiple provinces observed a live‑fire drill.
Delegates from multiple ASEAN countries and media reporters
In the footage, two “Aoqin” aircraft take off in tandem; one swiftly ascends to an altitude of 100 meters, at a speed exceeding… 30 liters per second The flow continues to jet out with a steady, powerful stream, then descends smoothly to a height of approximately 11 stories, effectively suppressing the simulated fire source with high-pressure, high-volume water. Meanwhile, another unit precisely flies to the top of the chemical tower and switches… Flowering spray mode It instantly deploys a wide‑area, umbrella‑shaped water curtain, rapidly cooling and exhausting smoke from high‑temperature, dense fire hotspots. With the two aircraft working in tandem at different altitudes and clearly divided roles, the operation maintains stable flight throughout and delivers pinpoint precision, with the entire workflow executed seamlessly—earning enthusiastic thumbs‑up from viewers in the livestream.
Image source: Screenshots from the official livestreams of the Ministry of Emergency Management and the National Fire and Rescue Administration.
Underpinning this operational workflow is the framework developed by “Ao Qin” around high-rise building fire scenarios. Four Core Tactical Techniques: Omni‑directional Maneuverable Firefighting, Efficient Internal Attack and Water Supply, Water‑curtain Cooling to Protect Personnel, and Obstacle‑Circumventing Long‑Range Assault. First, the “Aoqin” boasts exceptional maneuverability, enabling it to execute agile water‑dropping firefighting operations along diverse flight paths tailored to varying fire‑scene conditions. In response to the challenge of ensuring reliable internal water supply during high‑rise building fires, the aircraft can carry a water hose and approach the building’s exterior closely. Within 5 minutes Establish an aerial water-delivery node for interior firefighters, exceeding… 30 liters per second The liquid flow rate can be ensured simultaneously. 5 to 6 sticks Fire hose operations; in terms of personnel protection, it is equipped with… Dedicated fire-fighting cannon nozzle , with a switchable flowering spray mode Form a water curtain , cooling and smoke extraction to protect trapped occupants and firefighters conducting interior operations; in narrow spaces where vehicles cannot access, it can lay cables and hoses over long distances from the vehicle, flying to rescue locations that are inaccessible to vehicles to carry out firefighting and rescue operations.
In the recently conducted Full-scale fire suppression test for three-dimensional combustion in high-rise buildings In the study, the team simulated a real‑world fire scenario in which a fire originated on the sixth‑floor balcony and spread to the seventh‑floor living room and bedrooms, with a fire load density reaching 650 MJ/m² , the temperature at the center of the fire reaches 830℃ “Ao Qin” is in Level 7 gale-force winds Operating in the environment, after commencing firefighting efforts Within 3 minutes Control the fire, Within 5 minutes The fire was completely extinguished, fully validating the primary operational effectiveness of the four tactical approaches in real-world firefighting scenarios.
“Ao Qin” Real-World Tactical Techniques and Strategies
Once again featured on CCTV, “Ao Qin” continues to gain widespread attention.
The grand scale of this East China Fair’s fire drill has been recognized by… CCTV News According to CCTV-13, this marks another appearance of “Ao Qin” on national television, following its earlier breakout at an industry trade show. Official Account of the National Fire and Rescue Bureau “China Fire Protection” Subsequently, relevant reports were shared. Meanwhile, the exercise’s live coverage was picked up by numerous mainstream media outlets, including Xinhuanet, Huanqiu.com, The Paper, Elephant News, and Phoenix News, and disseminated across a multi-platform network, steadily amplifying the reach and impact of China’s emergency‑response manufacturing capabilities.
Image source: CCTV News footage
Image source: Official Douyin post by the National Fire and Rescue Bureau.
In addition, numerous leading self-media influencers in the emergency response field traveled specially to the exhibition and drill site, capturing on‑camera the entire sequence—from “Ao Qin” taking off and forming up, to high‑altitude spraying and precision firefighting—while highlighting the robust advantages of low‑altitude firefighting equipment. The accompanying videos have garnered widespread attention on social media platforms. “Nanning ASEAN Expo: Drone Demonstration of High-Altitude Firefighting” The topic has surged to the top. Social Media Trending List 。
Image source: Douyin Hot List, September 21
Addressing real-world operational needs, continuously tackling key technologies for low-altitude emergency response.
At the conclusion of the exercise, on September 21, the Ministry of Emergency Management convened a Party Committee meeting and a ministerial meeting, emphasizing the need to focus on real‑world operational requirements, support the research and development of advanced equipment for safety and emergency response scenarios, strengthen efforts to master critical core technologies, and enhance capabilities for preventing and responding to safety risks. Previously issued… “15th Five-Year Plan for Building a Modernized Emergency Response System” It also explicitly states that, Focusing on hard-to-control fires in high-rise buildings and other challenging scenarios, efforts are being stepped up to equip fire and rescue operations with new technologies such as tethered drones. Enhance integrated air–ground fire prevention and firefighting rescue capabilities. 。 Conventional ground-based firefighting equipment is difficult to adapt. High-rise building In response to the demands of complex disasters and extreme scenarios, low‑altitude, drone‑centric rescue systems are emerging as a critical force for addressing gaps in emergency response and building an integrated air–ground–space rescue framework. Weihang Technology remains grounded in real‑world operations, relentlessly pursuing innovation, and continuously refining low‑altitude firefighting technologies and tactical approaches—empowering safety through technology and safeguarding the peace of countless households with intelligent manufacturing.
As the grand event draws to a close, the journey continues. Following the China-ASEAN Expo, Weihang Technology will press on, wielding “Aoqin” as its cutting edge, and deliver even more sophisticated solutions for high-rise buildings, complex disasters, and extreme environments.
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Weihang Technology
Weihang Technology was founded by Tsinghua University alumni and possesses internationally leading… eVTOL Electric ducted-fan jet thrust A technology company driven by innovation, the company’s mission is to make living safer and travel more efficient through technological breakthroughs, and it is dedicated to providing propulsion‑technology support for urban air‑mobility flying cars. Recently, prioritizing pressing pain points in the emergency‑management sector, the company has pioneered the application of next‑generation aviation jet‑propulsion technology to critical fire‑rescue scenarios in high‑rise buildings, creating the world’s first cross‑disciplinary innovative product that bridges the strategic emerging industries of safety‑critical emergency response and the low‑altitude economy. This solution offers a definitive answer to the global challenge of inadequate primary firefighting equipment in urban high‑rise fires. Moving forward, the company will continue to develop and deploy electric ducted‑fan jet‑propulsion systems and their associated flight platforms across domains including low‑altitude firefighting, emergency rescue, flying cars, and three‑dimensional transportation, striving to become a leader in the next generation of electric aviation propulsion systems.
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