The orders keep rolling in for EHang’s passenger drones, which seem to have carved a niche for themselves in the tourism space of the low altitude economy.

This time, the Chinese drone maker says it has received an order for 50 units of its EH216-S passenger UAVs from Guizhou Scenic Tourism Development Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Guizhou Tourism Group.

These pilotless aircraft are planned to be deployed in scenic areas operated by Guizhou Tourism Group to offer low-altitude aerial tourism and sightseeing services and explore low-altitude tourism application scenarios.

EHang also seems to have smoothed the way for its latest client by signing a cooperation agreement with the city of Anshun City in Guizhou province, which aims at establishing technology-enabled cultural tourism in Guizhou, to contribute to the high-quality development of Guizhou province’s low-altitude economy.

“Following the issuance of China’s first batch of Operation Certificates for pilotless human-carrying aircraft, EHang is working closely with certified air mobility operators to steadily advance the safe operation and commercial deployment of the EH216-S,” said Zhao Wang, Chief Operating Officer of EHang.

“This 50-unit purchase order mark a significant milestone in EHang’s strategic expansion into low-altitude tourism and serves as a key initiative to establish Guizhou as a model for low-altitude technology innovation, further demonstrating our collaborator’s strong recognition of EHang’s product capabilities and technological strengths and underscoring the market’s growing confidence in the promising future of the low-altitude economy.”

Wang said the company was especially excited to deploy its drones to the province of Guizhou, which has diverse landscapes and abundant tourism resorts that offer an ideal environment for pilotless eVTOL applications.

And within Guizhou, the city of Anshun stands out with its solid foundation for low-altitude industry development, featuring a well-established aerospace supply chain, robust infrastructure, and comprehensive supporting policies.

EHang’s cooperation with Anshun city and Guizhou Tourism Group will further, based on practical needs, expand and implement diverse low-altitude application scenarios, attract high-end talents and cutting-edge technologies, and plan to promote practical collaborations in areas such as aircraft R&D, component manufacturing, testing, and trial operations, the company added.

These joint efforts aim to drive the local low-altitude industry toward a more advanced, intelligent, and sustainable future, and contribute to the creation of a globally competitive industrial cluster.

“Guizhou’s rich tourism resources make it an ideal setting for a wide range of aerial services—from sightseeing and tourism to immersive flight experiences,” said Wang.

Its mountainous terrain also poses challenges for traditional ground transportation, driving strong demand for innovative eVTOL solutions to enhance regional mobility and logistics.

“We view this partnership as a strategic catalyst to deepen our operational presence in Guizhou, explore new models for low-altitude economy development, and deliver safe, convenient, and eco-friendly aerial experiences that foster high-quality consumption powered by low-altitude technologies.”

The Guizhou Tourism Group serves as the province’s core tourism operator and an integrated service provider for all-for-one tourism, while the Guizhou Scenic focuses on supporting Guizhou province’s vision of becoming a world-class travel destination and promoting high-quality development of the tourism industry.

“Guizhou Tourism Group has always been committed to pioneering innovation in Guizhou’s tourism sector,” said Yusheng Meng, Deputy General Manager of Guizhou Tourism Group.

“The introduction of the EH216-S pilotless human-carrying aircraft brings a new vitality and dimension to our scenic areas, offering visitors an unprecedented aerial sightseeing experience. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with EHang to fully unlock the potential of Guizhou’s distinctive natural landscapes and cultural heritage.

“Together, we aim to build a globally attractive low-altitude tourism brand and contribute meaningfully to the province’s emerging low-altitude economy.”

Changpeng Yang, Secretary of Anshun City also had words to share.

“In recent years, China has accelerated the layout of the low-altitude economy as a strategic industry,” Yanga said.

“The Guizhou provincial government have vigorously supported its high-quality growth, designating Anshun as a demonstration zone for the province’s low-altitude economy development. We hope Anshun and EHang will seize this strategic opportunity, deepen their collaboration, and work together to build a thriving low-altitude industrial cluster.

“By aligning our efforts and leveraging our respective strengths, we aim to integrate new productive forces with Guizhou’s natural beauty, unlock more application scenarios, create greater value, and establish a national benchmark for low-altitude economic development.”