The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) established the"Low-Altitude Economy Development Department", marking a milestone in the accelerated growth of this strategic emerging industry.Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, as a pivotal driver of the low-altitude economy, is advancing rapidly in technological innovation and commercial applications. Local governments have successively introduced regulatory frameworks and policy measures to provide legal safeguards and institutional support for the eVTOL sector. It is projected that China's low-altitude economy will exceed one trillion yuan in market size by 2026, demonstrating vast development potential.
To promote the deep integration of industry, academia, and research, and to showcase technological innovations and commercial breakthroughs in the eVTOL field, the 2025 Shenzhen eVTOL ExpoExhibition has specially established the 'WisdomWing Navigator Award'.The award cover multiple fields including eVTOL aircraft manufacturer, composite materials, intelligent avionics, power systems, and software services, and are open for selection of outstanding individuals and teams. On September 23, 2025, the 'WisdomWing Navigator Award' ceremony will grandly take place in Shenzhen, China , to honor the exceptional enterprises and individuals of 2024, jointly delineating a new blueprint for the high-quality development of the low-altitude economy.
Concept
The 'WisdomWing Navigator Award' is based on the concepts of "Navigator, Innovation, Intelligence" and aims to honor enterprises, teams, or individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of eVTOL.
Navigator
Possessing forward-looking strategic vision to explore new directions for the eVTOL industry. Capable of taking the lead in emerging markets, precisely positioning the unique application scenarios of eVTOL in urban transportation, logistics distribution, and emergency rescue, becoming a weather vane for industry development.
Innovation
The core driving force behind the continuous advancement of eVTOL is the courage to break through in areas such as technology research and development, business models, and operational management.
Intelligence
In-depth exploration in fields such as artificial intelligence, big data, the Internet of Things, and software has made eVTOL smarter, safer, and more efficient.
Host Organizer
Review Criteria
The expert review panel for this session of the "WisdomWing Navigator Award" is composed of the Joint Management Unit of Low Altitude Economy, the Guangdong Aviation and Aerospace Society, the Shanghai Aviation Society, academic institutions, and media. The selection process adopts a method of "50% public voting and 50% jury selection", evaluating the submitted cases from different perspectives. Through multiple rounds of scoring and comments from both voting and the expert review panel, it ensures the fairness, advancement, and authority of the awarded cases.
Award Application Process and Instructions
Application Object
eVTOL OEM, composite material manufacturers, intelligent avionics units & enterprises, power system companies, software units & enterprises, related industry units, individuals or teams.
Declaration Time
The application for various awards will open on January 16, 2025, inviting relevant organizations, companies, and individuals to actively participate.
Declaration Channel
Please scan the QR code in the article to submit related company information and cases, or contact the organizing committee to submit. Exhibition Organizer: Fern 13301810059 (WeChat)
Public Jury Voting Period
eVTOL Complete Aircraft Manufacturers:The deadline for award applications is February 21, the public jury voting starts on February 24, voting will stop on March 5, and the expert jury selection will commence.
Software Services Manufacturers:The deadline for award applications is March 4, the public jury voting starts on March 5, voting will stop on March 15, and the expert jury selection will commence.
Composite Materials Manufacturers:intelligent avionics units and enterprises:The deadline for award applications is March 16, the public jury voting starts on March 18, voting will stop on March 26, and the expert jury selection will commence.
Power battery companies:The deadline for award applications is March 24, the public jury voting starts on March 26, voting will stop on April 4, and the expert jury selection will commence.
Avionics System Unit and Enterprise:The deadline for award applications is April 7, the public jury voting starts on April 9, voting will stop on April 18, and the expert jury selection will commence.
Individuals or Teams :The deadline for award applications is April 18, and the expert jury selection will commence.
Award Announcement
The 2025 Global eVTOL 'WisdomWing Navigator Award' annual ceremony will be held on September 23 in Shenzhen, China, where the final list of winners will be announced and awards will be presented, witnessed by ten thousand people.
Authoritative Media Disseminate Glorious Moments
Amplify the Voice of the Low-Altitude Economy!As witnesses to this landmark event, the media team will provide comprehensive and multi-dimensional coverage of this historic milestone. Tentative List of Invited Media: CCTV News, Xinhua News Agency,SHENZHENSATELLITE TV, China News Service（CNS），People’s Daily, Nanfang Metropolis Daily, Nanfang Daily, SHENZHEN ECONOMIC DAILY, China Economic Report, Time Weekly, General Aviation Online, and others.The 2025 Global eVTOL 'WisdomWing Navigator Award' Annual Ceremony is not only a recognition of outstanding companies and excellent talents but also serves to inspire more enterprises, excellent teams, and individuals to forge ahead through media communication, contributing to the vigorous development of the low-altitude economy.