EHang and Beijing: A New Dawn for Low-Altitude Emergency Rescue

In a strategic move that could revolutionize emergency response, EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) has partnered with the People's Government of Fangshan District, Beijing, to establish a national headquarters for low-altitude emergency rescue equipment. This collaboration, announced on December 26, 2024, aims to advance the low-altitude emergency rescue sector and position Fangshan District as a hub for this critical industry.

EHang, the world's leading Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology platform company, brings its cutting-edge hardware and software solutions to the table, including pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and command-and-control systems. The Fangshan District Government, on the other hand, will actively coordinate industrial funds to support this initiative and related projects.

The partnership will see the establishment of a comprehensive Emergency Firefighting Industrial Park in Fangshan District, integrating functions such as R&D, testing, manufacturing, sales, maintenance, and training. Key facilities, like an innovation incubation center, manufacturing base, smart command-and-control center, and multi-scenario testing and training center, will be established to support diverse emergency and rescue missions.

EHang's EH216-F, a pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, will play a pivotal role in this collaboration. Capable of reaching altitudes of up to 600 meters, the EH216-F offers precise directional firefighting competencies, addressing critical challenges in combating high-rise building fires. Its large payload capacity of up to 500kg enables it to carry substantial amounts of water or fire retardant, while its unmanned operation and remote fleet management capabilities ensure quick response times and safe operation in hazardous environments.

The two parties will also collaborate to develop a range of low-altitude emergency mission scenarios in Beijing Fangshan District, including urban firefighting, forest fire extinguishing, industrial emergency rescue, disaster relief, and inspection. Beyond that, other low-altitude application scenarios, such as logistics transportation, cultural tourism sightseeing, and passenger transportation, will also be explored and developed. To support these, a talent training center is planned to be established to cultivate operation and maintenance staff for diverse emergency and rescue missions with different aircraft, accumulating expertise and setting a new benchmark for the low-altitude emergency rescue industry.

The establishment of EHang's national headquarters in Fangshan District will significantly facilitate the development and deployment of low-altitude emergency rescue equipment. By locating its headquarters in the district, EHang will have direct access to the local government's support, including industrial funds for related projects. This strategic partnership will enable EHang to advance the low-altitude emergency rescue sector, positioning Fangshan District as a hub for this industry. The headquarters will integrate functions such as R&D, testing, manufacturing, sales, maintenance, and training, fostering coordinated upstream and downstream development. Key facilities, like an innovation incubation center, manufacturing base, smart command-and-control center, and multi-scenario testing and training center, will be established to support diverse emergency and rescue missions. This collaboration will also explore various low-altitude application scenarios, including urban firefighting, forest fire extinguishing, industrial emergency rescue, disaster relief, and inspection, further expanding the potential of low-altitude emergency rescue equipment.



In conclusion, EHang's partnership with the Beijing Fangshan District Government marks a significant step forward in the development and deployment of low-altitude emergency rescue equipment. By leveraging EHang's cutting-edge technology and the local government's support, this collaboration has the potential to revolutionize emergency response and set new benchmarks for the low-altitude emergency rescue industry. As EHang continues to innovate and expand its offerings, investors should keep a close eye on this promising company and its strategic partnerships.