Industry Researchers & Analysts
Study China's drone and satellite technologies at source — from production base and assembly line to flight test and training ground.
Drone Industry Study Tour
Six days inside China's drone, satellite remote sensing and embodied AI industry — production bases, expert briefings and direct access to senior executives.
Basic package
$7,000/person
Premium package
$8,500/person
Drone Industry Visit Programme — China's Leading Manufacturers
This industry study tour is the world's first research initiative centred on drones and satellite technologies — unparalleled globally.
We have curated access to the world's premier drone manufacturers spanning the full industrial chain: unmanned helicopters, industrial multi-rotor platforms, remote sensing & aerial survey systems, together with core flight and motion control chips. The programme covers multi-source data fusion of drone imagery and satellite remote sensing, alongside virtual simulation and city-scale true 3D modelling. Many showcased technologies and products are globally exclusive with no equivalent alternatives available elsewhere.
Participants will enjoy direct face-to-face exchanges with senior executives of host enterprises, covering airframe fabrication, payload systems and industry digital applications. Our extensive network spans unmanned platforms, AI-powered remote sensing interpretation, large-volume manufacturing and practical operational training, fully supporting your research, assessment and technical collaboration requirements.
We arrange in-depth dialogues with top international drone leaders. Confidential classified content and military-related projects are outside the scope of this visit.
6 days, 5 nights
An intensive industry study programme
Join as a group/individual
Different rates may apply
All-inclusive
Meals, Transportation & Accommodation included
Industry experts
Direct access to executives and international drone leaders
Corporate visits
Production bases, R&D centres and training bases
Confidential classified content and military-related projects are outside the scope of this visit. Flight demonstrations and test flights are arranged subject to government approval and conditions on the day.
Tour Highlights
Full industrial chain access
Unmanned helicopters, industrial multirotors, remote sensing and aerial survey platforms, and core flight and motion control chips — with several globally exclusive products.
Executive-level exchange
Face-to-face discussions with senior executives of host enterprises on airframe fabrication, payload systems and industry digital applications.
Satellite & embodied AI
Aerial 3D modelling, satellite remote sensing and the world's largest dedicated embodied AI industrial park, covered in a single programme.
Who Should Join?
Procurement & Partnership Teams
Meet manufacturers with globally unique patents and the capability to customise products to individual client requirements.
Investors & Technology Buyers
Assess where drone, satellite remote sensing and embodied AI are heading commercially, and where the collaboration opportunities lie.
6-Day Study Visit Itinerary — China Drone Industry
Day 1: Host Company Visit — Production Base & Headquarters
The host company will present its full product range, followed by in-depth discussions with technical and core personnel on platform architecture, airframe design, payload integration and market positioning. The delegation will tour the assembly line and observe a flight demonstration (subject to government approval). Per senior management, key applications include telecom operators, TV broadcasters, military and police units, national/provincial emergency management agencies, and fire and rescue departments. The company holds dozens of globally unique patents.
Day 2: Leading Chinese Drone Company
Visit to the company's manufacturing facility and headquarters, hosted by the company. Detailed presentation of the full product portfolio, followed by in-depth discussions with the company's technical and commercial staff on platform architecture, airframe design, payload integration, and market positioning. Site tour of the assembly line and test-flight demonstration.
Day 3: Company Visit — UAV Enterprise
The drone manufacturer scheduled for the Day 3 visit holds a leading position in China's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry. Its operations span nearly every province across the country, and its core products offer capabilities that are distinctive on a global scale. During the visit, the industry research delegation will hold discussions with the company's senior executives and technical specialists on its product portfolio and the future direction of the industry. Notably, the company is able to customize products to individual client requirements — a capability that sets it apart from its peers. As with the other companies on this itinerary, however, its classified products are likewise outside the scope of the visit. Subject to conditions on the day, delegates may also have the opportunity to take part in a flight demonstration.
Day 4: Drone Company + Aerospace Remote Sensing Leader
One of China's leading enterprises in aerospace remote sensing, satellite payloads and aerial remote sensing UAVs. Its PIE remote sensing platform and AI-based real-scene 3D modeling capability are both globally leading. Among the few companies worldwide able to manufacture both UAV and satellite remote sensing products, with 500+ patents globally. The program includes meetings with senior executives, business discussions with relevant teams, and technical exchanges on industry developments.
Day 5: Expert Dialogue & Industry Insights
Morning — UAV Training Base: Visit China's largest UAV training base and learn about its AI-powered unmanned operating system. Discussions with senior executives on the company's products, plus observation of UAV pilot training. A test flight may be arranged, subject to government approval. Afternoon — Embodied AI Industrial Park: Tour the world's largest dedicated embodied AI industrial park and explore how drone and embodied AI technologies converge in real-world applications: aerial UAVs and ground-based embodied AI systems for warehousing, inspection and urban services.
Day 6: Embodied Intelligence Industrial Park & Departure
In-depth sessions with industry experts from the drone sector, tailored to the specific products and technologies of interest to your delegation — flight control and motion control chips, autonomous flight stacks, AI-based remote sensing image interpretation, and large-scale industrial manufacturing. Expert Q&A and technical evaluation discussion. Afternoon: wrap-up review session with the organizing team on findings and follow-up opportunities. Closing ceremony and certificate presentation, followed by transfer to the airport for departure.
What's Included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Transportation
- Tickets
- Facilitated Business Access
- Bilingual Tour Guide
- Professional Guides
- eSIM/Physical SIM
Not Included
- Visa Application Services
- International Transportation
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Additional Meals & Drinks
How to Book
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Talk to Our Experts
Share your goals and travel needs with us. We'll listen carefully and recommend the best-fit programme for your group.
2
Plan It Together
We shape the programme around the products, technologies and people you want to see, so it supports your goals without the busywork.
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Travel and Connect
Move from assembly lines to flight test grounds, meeting the people building China's drone and embodied AI industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What's the minimum group size? Can I join individually?
A: This tour is open to solo travelers and groups of any size. Final quotes may vary depending on the number of participants. Reach out to discuss your group size and we'll find the best plan for your Drone Industry Study Tour.
Q: Will flight demonstrations and test flights be available?
A: Flight demonstrations and test flights are arranged where possible, but they are subject to government approval and conditions on the day. The programme is built around factory visits, showroom and R&D tours and expert sessions, so the itinerary never depends on a single demonstration.
Q: Is the tour available in languages other than English?
A: Our standard tour includes a bilingual guide fluent in both English and Chinese. If your group needs a guide in another language, please contact us.
Q: Are meals included, and what if we have dietary restrictions?
A: Yes, meals are included. If you have any dietary needs, please contact us.
Q: Do I need a visa to join the Drone Industry Study Tour?
A: Depending on your passport, you might be eligible for visa-free entry into China. While formal visa services aren't part of the package, we'll do our best to point you in the right direction.
