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“Ao Qin” Delivered, “Ao Run” Debuts—Weihang Technology’s “Twin Dragons” Shine at the 2026 Low-Altitude Economy Industry Development Conference
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2026-10-17
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On October 14, the 2026 Low-Altitude Economy Industry Development Conference opened at the Zigong Aviation Industrial Park in Sichuan. Weihang Technology made a high‑profile debut with its ducted‑fan firefighting drones, the “Shuanglong” series—“Aoqin” and “Aorun”—presenting a comprehensive showcase that spanned flight demonstrations, the world premiere of new products, and the inaugural delivery of a complete system.
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On October 14, under the theme “A New Blue Ocean in Low Altitude: Wings Together Toward the Future,” 2026 Low-Altitude Economy Industry Development Conference The Sichuan Zigong Aviation Industrial Park was inaugurated. Sichuan Province Shi Xiaolin, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Governor, inaugurated the conference. Also in attendance were Zeng Hongyang, Vice Governor and Secretary of the Zigong Municipal Party Committee; He Yuanzhi, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences; and Wang Zili, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. On-site remarks were delivered. The conference unveiled a series of major outcomes, including the “China Low-Altitude Economy Development Research Report (2026),” and brought together seven leading national low-altitude manufacturing enterprises to showcase new products and cutting-edge technologies. At this annual flagship event in the low-altitude economy sector, Weihang Technology The “Shuanglong” fire‑extinguishing drone equipped with ducted fans— an 8‑ducted‑fan high‑altitude tethered fire‑extinguishing drone system. “Ao Qin” A tethered main combat fire‑extinguishing UAV system with a four‑ducted fan propulsion unit. “Ao Run” Making a high‑profile debut, it delivered a full‑chain showcase—spanning flight demonstrations, the world premiere of new products, and the inaugural demonstration‑type delivery of a complete system.
In the exhibition’s static display area, “Ao Qin” and “Ao Run” are presented side by side, creating… “High-altitude long-endurance main combat + mobile and agile main combat” The combined lineup. “Ao Qin” is designed for firefighting scenarios in high-rise urban buildings, with Over 30 liters per second at a height of 100 meters. high-flow water, Over 50 meters The high‑performance main‑firefighting capability of the long‑range model is comparable to that of elevated fire trucks; meanwhile, the “Ao Run” is designed for grassroots high‑risk scenarios—such as older residential neighborhoods where access is limited. With its more compact and agile dimensions, it offers superior maneuverability and delivers equivalent main‑firefighting performance at altitudes between 0 and 50 meters. Both firefighting drone systems drew considerable attention on site, with many attendees stopping to inquire. On‑site staff also provided detailed explanations of the two models’ significant advantages in deployment efficiency, safety, and operational stability: from receiving an alarm to arriving at the scene. Within 3 minutes Deployment and liftoff can be completed in a matter of moments, enabling rapid initiation of primary firefighting operations. Meanwhile, the ducted‑fan design that fully encloses the rotor blades eliminates the risk of blade‑cutting incidents, ensuring stable flight performance even in the turbulent conditions typical of wildfire environments.
Two aircraft conduct high-altitude water-dropping operations, fully demonstrating their real-world combat capabilities.
During the opening aerial display, two “Aoqin” aircraft took to the skies simultaneously, hovering steadily at high altitude before unleashing powerful streams of water, showcasing their formidable firefighting capabilities. Sichuan Province Governor Shi Xiaolin and Vice Governor Zeng Hongyang As provincial and municipal leaders visited the site to observe, they gained a firsthand sense of the ducted-fan UAV’s rapid response and operational capabilities in high‑altitude firefighting scenarios. The demonstration by two “Aoqin” units not only validated the system’s reliability and formidable combat effectiveness but also allowed the industry to witness… The evolving trend of low-altitude emergency response equipment is shifting from “standalone operations” to “clustered, coordinated systems.” 。
The twin‑engine “Ao Qin” helicopters hover and spray water, showcasing their powerful firefighting capabilities.
During the subsequent speaking session of the conference, Xiao Bingdong, Acting Mayor of Zigong City To facilitate exchanges on low-altitude economy equipment and applications, The social value of “Ao Qin” is highly acclaimed. , indicates “The demonstration was very impressive; it should be widely adopted.” This assessment not only recognizes Weihang Technology’s technological roadmap but also underscores the expectation that low‑altitude emergency response equipment will be accelerated into practical application. For Zigong, which is leveraging the Zigong Aviation Industrial Park as a core platform to drive coordinated development across the entire low‑altitude economy value chain, the “Aoqin” system’s real‑world utility is reshaping the landscape of low‑altitude rescue operations.
Xiao Bingdong, Acting Mayor of Zigong City
The social value of “Ao Qin” is highly acclaimed.
During the conference’s new-product launch session, Zhang Lei, founder and CTO of Weihang Technology, delivered a roadshow presentation. Formal Announcing the upcoming launch of the new product “Aorun” . Zhang Lei stated, “Aoran” is a mobile version of “Aoqin,” Specifically designed for high-risk grassroots settings such as older residential neighborhoods, densely packed industrial zones, urban villages, cultural and scenic areas, and narrow alleyways. These scenarios often feature narrow roads and obstructed fire access, making it difficult for conventional firefighting equipment to reach the scene quickly—creating what is known as the “last hundred meters” of fire rescue. He noted that, compared to the “Aoqin,” the “Aorun” chassis vehicle has a length of 10 meters. Reduced to 6 meters , thereby enabling it to navigate various narrow alleyways more effectively. Moreover, it inherits the “Aoqin’s” primary firefighting capabilities, allowing it to operate in high‑risk, grassroots settings that traditional firefighting equipment struggles to reach. 20–30 liters per second Water flow rate and Over 30 meters Effective-range maneuver operations have significantly expanded the reach of frontline firefighting forces, ensuring coverage of every inch of grassroots fire‑fighting territory.
Founder and CTO Zhang Lei is conducting a roadshow.
The newly launched product “Aorun” is set to hit the market soon.
First‑unit delivery: “Aoqin” joins the fleet, adding a new cutting‑edge asset to low‑altitude emergency response.
Concurrently with the conference, the “Air–Ground Collaborative Emergency Management Innovation Conference for Empowering Low-Altitude Industry Development” was held. Founder and CEO Li Ye took to the stage for a roadshow, providing a detailed overview of the groundbreaking advances made over the past year in ducted-fan propulsion technology and the “Aoqin” equipment. Zheng Xiaoqing, Deputy Director of the Sichuan Provincial Emergency Management Department; Li Daiming, Deputy Commander of the Sichuan Provincial Fire and Rescue Corps; and Xiao Bingdong, Acting Mayor of Zigong City. Wait for the leaders to hear the report.
Founder and CEO Li Ye provides an in-depth overview of ducted-fan propulsion and the annual breakthroughs achieved by the “Aoqin” equipment.
In the delivery phase, Weihang Technology has conducted a demonstration delivery to the Zigong Municipal Emergency Management Bureau of the first set of the “Aoqin” high‑altitude tethered main‑battle fire‑fighting drone system equipped with ducted fans. . Previously issued “15th Five-Year Plan for Building a Modernized Emergency Response System” On the one hand, there is a call to “increase the deployment of new firefighting and rescue equipment, such as tethered drones”; on the other hand, it emphasizes “equipping central cities and urban areas with high‑capacity water‑supply systems.” The “Aoqin” system, operating in tethered mode, delivers continuous power and water at altitudes of up to 100 meters while providing a high‑flow spray rate of 30 liters per second—precisely aligning with the intersection of these two policy priorities. This delivery ceremony also marks the successful transition—from policy formulation to operational deployment—of this technology, in line with the equipment priorities explicitly outlined in the national emergency‑response plan for the 15th Five-Year Plan period.
Weihang Technology to the Zigong Municipal Emergency Management Bureau
The first “Aoqin” system has been delivered on a demonstration basis.
After the meeting, Leaders from the fire and emergency response departments of multiple provinces and cities , and Ji Jie, Associate Director of the National Key Laboratory for Fire Safety at the University of Science and Technology of China and Chair Professor; Sun Xiaoyu, Executive Deputy Director and Secretary-General of the Unmanned Systems Safety Specialized Committee of the China Security & Protection Industry Association; Li Ruikun, Head of the Testing Department and Associate Researcher at the Shanghai Fire Research Institute of the Ministry of Emergency Management. Industry experts paused to examine the physical “Aoqin” unit outside the venue and observed up close a low‑altitude water‑spraying demonstration. Several leaders and experts in attendance once again lauded Weihang Technology’s ducted‑fan technology for empowering low‑altitude emergency response, noting that this technological approach offers a novel solution—beyond conventional equipment—for firefighting in high‑rise buildings and at grassroots high‑risk sites.
Leaders from fire and emergency response departments in multiple provinces and cities, along with industry experts.
Stop to watch the “Aoqin” low-altitude water-spraying demonstration.
Media Spotlight: “Ao Run” Further Expands Its Low-Altitude Emergency Response Capabilities
During the conference, CCTV News Channel, Sichuan Television, Sichuan Daily, and Sichuan Observer Network Several media outlets interviewed Zhang Lei, founder and CTO of Weihang Technology. From the reporters’ questions, it is evident that the public is concerned about… “Rescuable, reachable, and controllable” The anticipation has long since transcended industry discourse to become a matter of public concern. The ducted-fan technology roadmap represents a direct response to this very expectation— With a verifiable, deliverable solution, we address the pain points that traditional firefighting equipment struggles to reach. . When the media began to press for answers “Can drones ultimately become the primary combat force in fireground operations?” This underscores society’s scrutiny and concern regarding the role of the low-altitude economy in bolstering emergency rescue operations. What Weihang Technology is doing is providing a response to this question—one that can stand up to rigorous evaluation.
Several media outlets interviewed the founder and CTO, Zhang Lei.
On October 14, seven ministries and commissions, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the National Fire Rescue Administration, issued… “Typical Cases of the Application and Promotion of Safety and Emergency Equipment in 2026” , Weihang Technology’s ducted-fan high-altitude tethered firefighting drone system “Ao Qin” is the only firefighting drone system to be selected. , further accelerating the large-scale deployment of “Aoqin” in urban fire‑fighting scenarios.
“Typical Cases of the Application and Promotion of Safety and Emergency Equipment in 2026”
Standing at the intersection of the low-altitude economy, artificial intelligence, and emergency rescue, Weihang Technology has chosen a path that demands patience: Deepen and refine ducted-fan technology to ensure that equipment is truly reliable in fire‑fighting operations. The national-level strategic framework has already been put in place—air‑rescue networks, low‑altitude plus emergency response, and AI‑powered equipment—all of which chart a clear course for the industry. Yet whether this vision can be realized ultimately hinges on the real‑world performance of the products themselves. The low‑altitude economy demands concrete application scenarios; artificial intelligence requires tangible platforms; and emergency rescue calls for next‑generation capabilities. It is at the intersection of these three that Weihang Technology continues to focus its efforts. Looking ahead, “Aoqin” and “Aorun” will expand into more cities and reach an increasing number of high‑risk, grassroots settings, delivering results through practical deployments.
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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‑driven company, its mission is to harness technological innovation to make living safer and travel more efficient, with a focus on providing propulsion‑technology support for urban air‑mobility flying cars. Recently, prioritizing the pressing needs and pain points of 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. It has also created, for the first time worldwide, a cross‑disciplinary innovative product that bridges two strategic emerging industries—safety‑critical emergency response and the low‑altitude economy—offering a game‑changing solution 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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