What was once a treacherous three-hour journey along a narrow, bumpy postal route can now be completed in about 15 minutes to deliver mail to village distribution points. This is not a scene from a science fiction film but a real practice deep in the mountains of Honghe, Yunnan. Banpo Township in Luchun County, Yunnan Province, borders Vietnam. The postal route winds from Balui Community at an altitude of 320 meters up to Gaojingcao Village at 1,773 meters. Steep, narrow, and infested with venomous snakes and leeches in the rainforest, motorcycles were once the only means of transport on this route. All incoming and outgoing mail and newspapers relied on postal workers navigating the mountains for delivery. Now, "aerial couriers" have arrived. Drones follow preset routes through valleys, unaffected by landslides or road closures, delivering newspapers, admission notices, packages, and more on time. "Labor-saving, safe, and efficient—these are our most direct impressions," local courier Li Xuewen tells Sanlihe. "Previously, riding a motorcycle on this postal route took nearly three hours, and it was often disrupted by mudslides during the rainy season. The application of 'aerial postal routes' has significantly shortened mail delivery times. Postal workers only need to operate drones at the service points to deliver the mail." To date, Banpo Township in Luchun County, Yunnan, has conducted over 300 flight services, covering a cumulative distance of 2,500 kilometers and delivering more than 300 items, including newspapers and packages. Such new scenarios of "flying into everyday life" are not isolated cases but a true microcosm of the low-altitude economy transitioning from concept to reality. In Shenzhen, drones serve as "aerial paramedics," delivering automated external defibrillators (AED) to emergency sites in about four minutes. In Shanghai, drones act as "aerial traffic controllers," reaching accident scenes within two minutes to quickly document evidence and expedite insurance claims. A recent batch of typical application scenarios for the low-altitude economy released by the National Development and Reform Commission confirms this trend. In fields such as logistics and transportation, medical rescue, urban governance, agricultural and forestry operations, and surveying and inspection, the low-altitude economy is no longer a concept floating in the clouds but a tangible force for people's livelihoods that has reached fields, streets, and alleys. This achievement is not overnight but built on the rapid development of the industrial system, accelerated network construction of infrastructure, and continuous improvement of the policy framework. By the end of 2025, the total number of registered drones in the industry reached 3.287 million, a 51.0% increase from the previous year. The cumulative flight hours for drones throughout the year amounted to 45.3029 million, a year-on-year increase of 69.89%. There are 46 low-altitude flight service stations nationwide, covering 23 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities). Behind these numbers lies the continuous enhancement of the technical equipment and operational capabilities supporting public applications. In terms of infrastructure, the low-altitude economy is driving downstream industries such as logistics, tourism, and e-commerce to reduce costs, innovate business models, and improve the quality and speed of their development. Zhu Keli, founding dean of the Guoyan New Economy Research Institute, points out that the true foundation of the low-altitude economy is "new aerial infrastructure." It is not merely an innovation in a single industry but a restructuring of the economic spatial dimension—a leap for cities from two-dimensional to three-dimensional development. In February 2026, five departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the National Development and Reform Commission, proposed that by 2027, the coverage rate of ground mobile communication networks along national low-altitude public air routes should not be less than 90%. The construction of takeoff and landing points, general aviation airports, and low-altitude intelligent networks is accelerating across the country. Shenzhen plans to build over 1,200 takeoff and landing points by the end of 2026, while cities like Chengdu and Hangzhou are also rapidly deploying such infrastructure. In terms of the policy framework, from its first inclusion in the government work report in 2024 to its status as an "emerging pillar industry" in 2026, the direction of China's low-altitude economy has become increasingly clear. In April of this year, Zheng Jian, Director of the Low-Altitude Economy Development Department of the National Development and Reform Commission, made his first public appearance at a State Council Information Office press conference and systematically outlined considerations for promoting the high-quality development of the low-altitude economy during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. He noted that the low-altitude economy is entering everyday life and safeguarding the well-being of countless households. It not only effectively promotes economic and social development but also enhances the sense of fulfillment among the people, providing "aerial solutions" to meet public needs. Technological development is not for the purpose of showcasing skills but for the well-being of the people. This "aerial solution" is not only written on the postal routes along the Yunnan border but also embedded in the expectations of countless households for a better life.