Urban air mobility platform EHang has partnered with the People's Government of Fangshan District, Beijing, to develop a national headquarters for low-altitude emergency rescue equipment. The collaboration will support the establishment of a comprehensive low-altitude emergency rescue ecosystem and promote new technologies within the sector.

The agreement was formalised during an event on 25 December, which also marked the inauguration of the Beijing Low-Altitude Safety Emergency Industrial Park in Fangshan, which featured a general aviation emergency rescue exercise. During the exercise, EHang showcased a range of firefighting emergency solutions, demonstrating quick response capabilities with its purpose-built UAVs and the EH216-F eVTOL aircraft.

The partnership aims to position Fangshan District as a hub for low-altitude emergency rescue, supporting various emergency mission scenarios such as urban and forest firefighting, industrial rescue, disaster relief and inspection. EHang’s EH216-F eVTOL aircraft, which is capable of reaching altitudes of up to 600 metres and has completed rigorous tests for firefighting, will play a key role in these operations.

The new headquarters will focus on developing an industrial ecosystem, featuring R&D centres, production lines, command centres and training facilities. Additionally, the partners plan to create a local talent training centre.

EHang's COO, Zhao Wang, says: "The integration of the low-altitude economy and emergency firefighting industries will make a significant contribution to social security, public services and economic growth. As a global leader in the low-altitude economy, EHang is committed to advancing the applications of UAVs in emergency rescue and driving innovation in smart city management. By locating our national headquarters for low-altitude emergency rescue equipment in Beijing Fangshan District, we aim to leverage its leading advantages in aviation emergency services to further accelerate the development of the low-altitude emergency industry."