China Aviation and Aerospace March to Intelligent Manufacturing:
Application of aviation and aerospace technologies in civil life contributes to Intelligent Manufacturing in China
By Zhang Le
With the industries of Aviation and Aerospace being highlighted repeatedly in state-level development strategies like the 13th Five Year Plan, Made in China 2025 and the Civil-Military Integration, the strategic importance of the aviation and aerospace industry is evident. As an emerging industry, it is a priority on the administration’s agenda. In the context of China’s impressive growth in economy and national power, demands for aviation and general aerospace have been on the rise as well.
It was identical with the growing engagement from aerospace and aviation related technologies in the China (International) Hi-Tech Fair, the No.1 exhibition in China for science and technologies, to be convened this November. Drone, new material, general aviation modern services, satellite navigation, aviation electronic devices and technologies are items not to be missed in this year’s Aerospace and Aviation Exhibition for those interested in the journey of China’s aviation and aerospace industries to intelligent manufacturing.
Intelligent Manufacturing
The Air Force One professional flight simulator developed by Guangdong Sihong will unsurprisingly put the company under the limelight of the Exhibition, as the simulator is capable of three dimension rotation, self speed control and authentic simulation. It has three magnificent independent 360 degree rotation axes, a genuine cockpit, and a computing movement and vision simulation system. It is equipped with a whole new customized power system, an electromagnetic induction lock, and the infrared protection technology, making it highly reliable and safe in operation. According to the administration of Sihong, Air Force One can meet a large variety of demands in businesses, recreation, civil aviation training, large functions, scientific education and general education.
Another feature highlighted in response to the Made in China 2025 strategy will be the drones, which experienced an unparalleled boom in the aviation industry these years. The CHTF 2017 will see the debut of the self-developed armed drone, the unmanned scout and fire prevention UAV, all to be presented in Shenzhen Qingzhun, a specialist in the R&D of intelligent weapon system and drones for military and civil use. This latest model of armed drone, according to Shenzhen Qingzhun, is China’s first multi-propeller drone capable of launching 15 bombs in succession. It may serve in inspection and action backup with an effective range of 400 meters. The Fire Prevention System is highly intelligent and can aim automatically. All these merits will constitute an effective support to the police, the special force and the army in a coordination of ground troop and air attack.
In addition to drone, the Unmanned Aviation Vehicle or the UAV has also successfully captured the interests of the CHTF Express. Bingo-30 is a professional fixed wing Unmanned Aviation Vehicle (UAV) to be presented by Xi’an Bingo UAV in the coming November. The high-strength carbon fiber composite material applied in the making of the fixed wing is known for its weatherability and reliability. The extreme lightness of the body and the excellent performance of the turbo enable the drone to fly for 8 hours with no stop on a full tank of 10 kg fuel, making the flight duration 1.5 times higher than the rest of its kind. It will increase the adaptability of the Unmanned Aviation Vehicle to a greater extend and serve the exact need in border monitoring, grid safety, photovoltaic cable examination, forest security, land resources investigation and petrol pipeline inspection.
Prospect and Vision
“We expect an elevation in the market of flight simulators in terms of scale and diversity. For now, not many producers in China own the core technology of flight simulation. And there is still room for craftsmanship in the industry. On the other hand, flight simulation will make the relevant training and knowledge acquisition accessible to the growing population interested in plane driving.” said Sihong in its exclusive interview with the CHTF Express. As it keeps developing high-tech products in the need of the communities, the company is committed to providing the population with better flight simulation experience.
Bingo UAV saw no limits to the prospect of the unmanned aviation. “Compared with the US and Israel, China still has a lot to catch up in terms of the aerodynamic force, turbo design and navigation control. Statistics show for the time being, the market share of military drone is 9 times that of the civil drone. But as civil drone experiences an impressive growth over the years, it has gained increasing favor from investors. It is estimated that as investment in the aviation industry multiples, China’s investment in drones over the coming 10 years, will have an annual growth rate of over 16%.
The scout and attack UAV and 3D Modeling scout launched by Qingzhun Technology are the first of its kind in China, completely self-developed by a technology team with R&D background of military devices. In its interview with the CHTF News Express, Qingzhun explained that “In addition to the military UAVs, Qingzhun customizes civil use UAV for the growing need in the market. Qingzhun is ambitious and would like to make Unmanned Aviation Vehicle a most competitive product in its portfolio”.
Qingzhun told the Shenzhen based CHTF News Express that “Shenzhen is home to drone and UAV companies. The CHTF 2017 is a resourceful innovation platform for high-tech industries. By choosing the CHTF, Qingzhun expects not only to increase publicity on its own creation but contribute further to Shenzhen-made UAV industry in general.