Weather & Science
China Wants Better Weather Forecasts for Drones, Flying Taxis
An air cab during the launch event at a low-altitude flight camp, in Guangzhou, China.
Photographer: Chen Jimin/China News Service/VCG/Getty Images
China has tapped its national meteorological bureau to develop a weather framework to support an expected wave of drones, flying taxis and other electric aircraft that may be zipping through its cities in coming years.
A policy document published this week by 10 government agencies including the China Meteorological Administration laid out a timeline for rolling out a suite of industry standards for the emerging low-altitude economy by 2027. It relates to airborne activities up to 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) above ground.