Dedicated exhibition zones for drones have been set up at the 139th Canton Fair to showcase innovations in the rapid development of China's low-altitude economy, highlighting application of cutting-edge technologies in diverse scenarios ranging from emergency response to urban management.

The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, better known as the Canton Fair, opened on Wednesday in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, hosting a record number of over 32,000 participating enterprises.

This session features nine new exhibition areas, including dedicated zones for consumer drones and agricultural drones.

For the first time, drone light shows have been performed outside the exhibition halls, demonstrating the capabilities of the latest models.

One of the standout exhibits is a modular drone capable of performing multiple tasks by swapping different functional modules. In emergency rescue operations, it can carry searchlights and high-volume megaphones to provide on-site guidance and support.

Another company has showcased a smart throwable drone equipped with an intelligent controller that can independently release four water bags in a single flight, enabling efficient multi-point firefighting.

Another highlight is a micro-intelligent drone, designed for stealth operations in highly challenging environments.

"We have made many technological breakthroughs in these products. For example, we are the first to equip our illumination drones with Fresnel lens, the first to install high-volume loudspeakers on our drones, and the first to integrate a 400-volt high-voltage power supply system on drones," said Zhang Kai, vice president of Guangzhou Chengzhi Intelligent Machinery Technology Company and an exhibitor at the 139th Canton Fair.

"These innovations maximize the drone's performance to fully meet the requirements of [various application scenarios]. Our solution-based products have already been exported to 52 other countries around the world. The new drone models we launched at this edition of the Canton Fair have already in pre-sales in parts of North America, the Middle East and Europe," he said.

In addition, a mobile low-altitude service station has been set up at the flight demonstration area. Equipped with an intelligent multimodal monitoring and early-warning platform, the station can identify low-altitude aircraft in real time, providing effective support for the safe operation of low-altitude routes.