Synergistic Development of eVTOL Technology and Low-Altitude Airspace Management: A Pathway to Sustainable Urban Air Mobility

Abstract

Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, as the core carrier of urban air mobility (UAM), have become a key driving force for the development of the low-altitude economy. However, the synergistic development of eVTOL technology and low-altitude airspace management remains a major bottleneck restricting the large-scale commercial application of UAM. This study systematically explores the interaction mechanism between eVTOL technological innovation and low-altitude airspace management reform. By analyzing policy frameworks, technical bottlenecks, and application scenarios in major economies such as China, the United States, and the European Union, it identifies key challenges including imperfect airspace classification standards, inadequate infrastructure supporting systems, and backward regulatory models. Based on this, the paper proposes a synergistic development pathway integrating technological innovation, institutional reform, and industrial collaboration. Research findings indicate that the intelligent scheduling system empowered by artificial intelligence, the refined classification of low-altitude airspace, and the cross-regional collaborative management mechanism are critical to promoting the healthy development of the low-altitude economy. This study provides theoretical support and practical references for policymakers and industry practitioners to formulate relevant strategies, and contributes to accelerating the realization of sustainable urban air mobility.