1. Introduction to the Project

1.1 Project background

1.1.1 Product introduction

The drone countermeasure system utilizes advanced information security technology to detect, locate, and counteract drones. The system integrates functions such as remote warning, precise positioning, full process tracking, full-time duty, and automatic disposal, providing comprehensive unmanned aerial vehicle data services, management, warning, countermeasure products, and professional integrated services. It aims to provide security guarantees for low altitude areas and ensure public safety. This system is widely used in various fields such as government and security agencies, civil aviation airspace, petroleum and petrochemicals, energy and power, bridges and docks, high-end private residences, etc.

The project is located in Kuancheng District and is dedicated to the research and innovation of unmanned aerial vehicle defense technology and core algorithms. Deeply exploring the field of low altitude security, focusing on the research and manufacturing of drone countermeasure systems, covering technological innovation and system development of products such as drone detection, drone countermeasure, drone radar, low altitude defense systems, drone detection spectrum, navigation deception systems, etc., the project is committed to meeting the needs of different scenarios and protection levels, by efficiently detecting and countering “low, slow, and small” targets, helping to build a comprehensive low altitude security system, and continuously creating values for the entire industry and society.

1.1.2 Market prospect

In March, 2024, the low altitude economy was included in the State Council’s government work report for the first time, and subsequently, corresponding policy measures were quickly introduced in various regions. Various new products such as flying cars, unmanned manned aircraft, and light sports aircraft are emerging, and the trillion dollar market for low altitude economy shows broad development prospects. The exploration pace of new business models and formats is accelerating. With the gradual opening of the national low altitude airspace and the active support of the general aviation and unmanned aerial vehicle industry, traditional security systems mainly target ground threats, while threats and interference from the air are becoming increasingly prominent. The safety issues caused by the abuse of drones and illegal flight activities in some important regions of our country are becoming increasingly serious. Relevant national departments have issued notices requiring strengthening the safety prevention and control of low altitude small aircraft in these important areas, effectively detecting and responding to “low, slow, and small” targets, and building a three-dimensional security system.

1. Development status and trends

(1) The current development status of anti drone technology

With the rapid development of drone technology, the demand for anti-drone technology has become extremely urgent. Although drones have brought many conveniences to society, their widespread use has also raised concerns about security and privacy. The research and development of anti-drone technology aims to address various potential threats that drones may pose, including privacy violations, airspace violations, and malicious attacks.

At present, the anti-drone systems use various technologies for detecting, tracking, and identifying drones, among which the most common are radar, optical sensors, and acoustic sensors. These technologies can not only detect drones in the surveillance field, but also monitor birds, kites, other flying/floating objects, and moving objects on the ground. At present, the anti-drone technology is mainly divided into two categories: active countermeasure technology and passive detection technology.

Active countermeasure technology interferes with the communication and navigation systems of drones, preventing their normal operation or forcing them to land. Specific technologies include electromagnetic interference, laser interference, and radio frequency interference. The advantage of proactive countermeasures technology lies in its ability to actively respond to drone threats, interfere with drone operations, and force them to leave or land. However, this technology also has limitations, such as potential interference to operators and nearby devices, as well as dependence on drone communication and navigation systems.

Passive detection technology relies on sensors and monitoring systems to detect and identify the presence of drones. Related technologies include radar systems, optical cameras, and thermal imaging. The advantage of passive detection technology is that it typically does not interfere with the communication and navigation systems of drones, as they rely on sensors and monitoring devices. However, they also have some limitations, such as limited detection range and susceptibility to weather conditions.

(2) The key role of communication technology in the anti-drone technology

Intelligent unmanned systems enable drones to achieve a certain degree of autonomous operation in specific tasks and contexts. But for more complex tasks and decisions, such as military operations or disaster impacts, even if drones have advanced artificial intelligence, they may require human intervention. Therefore, communication technology plays a crucial role in the anti-drone technology.

Modern communication technology achieves real-time response, multi-source data fusion, and fast decision support through high-speed data transmission such as 5G and 6G, enhancing signal coverage and stability, expanding operational range. High precision positioning technology improves positioning accuracy, dynamic frequency switching and interference technology ensures communication security, wide-band technology eliminates blind spots, MIMO technology improves data transmission speed and reliability, and jointly improves the efficiency and accuracy of anti-drone systems.

(3) The key role of artificial intelligence in the anti-drone technology

In the field of the anti-drone technology, artificial intelligence plays a key role, mainly reflected in three core aspects: high-speed data processing and real-time decision-making, pattern recognition and anomaly detection, and adaptive and continuous learning. Intelligent algorithms, especially deep learning, can efficiently process and analyze complex data from sensors such as radar, infrared, visible light, and sound, improving the accuracy and efficiency of drone detection. Multi sensor data fusion technology further enhances the robustness and flexibility of the system. However, artificial intelligence still faces many challenges in the anti-drone field, such as how to continuously adapt to constantly changing drone technologies and tactics, and how to accurately identify drones in complex environments. In the future, with the continuous advancement of technology, artificial intelligence is expected to play a greater role in the anti-drone field, promoting further improvement of system performance. At the same time, we also need to pay attention to and address potential privacy and security issues to ensure the healthy development of artificial intelligence technology.

(4) China Mobile’s business development in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles

By now, China Mobile (Chengdu) Industry Research Institute has established a 5G networked drone management and operation platform, focusing on drone monitoring, inspection, emergency response, military civilian integration and other fields to carry out drone platform management. Through the sensing capability of 5G base stations, 5G airborne terminals, and combined with China Mobile Lingyun, a low-cost, large-scale, and beyond line of sight unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) low altitude supervision system has been created.

(5) The application of artificial intelligence (data industry) in the field of anti-drone operations

By now, artificial intelligence has not been widely applied in the anti-drone field, but some enterprises, such as Xi’an Zhiyuyun Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., have launched an advanced drone countermeasure and low altitude target monitoring and early warning strike system. This system integrates advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing, providing strong technical support for the military and security fields.

2. Future development trends

Faced with the challenges of drone technology, the future drone countermeasure equipment is bound to receive more attention and investment from countries and enterprises. Each country will strive to develop and produce more advanced, efficient, and reliable countermeasures technologies. In the future, the anti-drone technology needs to make significant progress in three major areas: autonomous learning, adversarial gaming, and multi-agent collaboration. Autonomous learning ability will enable the system to adapt to the environment in real time and make intelligent responses; the adversarial game technology will enhance the adaptability and response strategies of the system; and multi-agent collaboration can achieve efficient information sharing and collaborative operations. Overall, future drone countermeasures will integrate multiple countermeasures, tending towards intelligence, automation, miniaturization, and portability. With the continuous strengthening of research and application, the anti drone industry will continue to expand, and the market size will also continue to expand. According to statistics from Marketsand Markets, a global research firm, the size of the global anti-drone market has grown from $499 million in 2018 to $2.276 billion in 2024, with a annual compound growth rate of 28.8% between 2018 and 2024. It is expected that by 2027, the value of the global drone countermeasure market will have reached $4.8 billion, with a annual compound growth rate of approximately 28.9%. The drone countermeasure market is facing unprecedented development opportunities.

1.1.3 Technical analysis

The drone countermeasure technology, also known as anti drone technology, refers to systematic techniques used for drone countermeasures. Classification of the drone countermeasures technology:

(1) RF technology

By generating a large amount of RF output signals, it interferes with the wireless connection between the drone and the operator. Once the RF link is cut off, a drone will be forced to land on the ground or driven away.

(2) GNSS interference

Interference with satellite connections of drones, such as GPS or GLONASS navigation signals used for navigation. Drones that lose satellite connectivity will remain in place, on land, or return to their takeoff point.

(3) Deception

It allows a person to control the target drone by hijacking its communication link. (also known as protocol operation).

(4) Laser and mesh bullets

Using directional energy to destroy important parts of the drone’s body, they cause it to fall to the ground. The purpose of the design is to enable the target drone or its rotor to use conventional or custom designed ammunition to destroy the attacking drone.

(5) Combination technology

Many anti-drone systems also use a combination of interference elements, with the most common being the RF and GNSS interference combination technology.

1.1.4 Advantageous conditions of project construction

(1) Policy advantages

On July 30, 2024, General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized during the 16th collective study session of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee that “we must do a good job in national air traffic management and promote the healthy development of the low altitude economy”.

On March 27, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other three departments issued the Implementation Plan for Innovative Applications of General Aviation Equipment (2024-2030), proposing to “accelerate the iteration and upgrading of general aviation technology and equipment, build a modern advanced manufacturing cluster for general aviation, create a new development model for the general aviation industry with Chinese characteristics, and provide strong support for cultivating new growth poles for the low altitude economy”.

In March, 2024, the second session of the 14th National People’s Congress was held, and the government work report proposed to “actively build new growth engines such as bio manufacturing, commercial aerospace, and low altitude economy”.

In December, 2023, the Central Economic Work Conference proposed to “develop several strategic emerging industries such as biomanufacturing, commercial aerospace, and low altitude economy”.

(2) Technical advantages

The anti-drone defense system is a device and technology used to identify, locate, track, and interfere with drones. The anti-drone defense system can use radar, optical equipment, infrared detectors, GPS and other devices to perceive and locate surrounding drones, and then use interference, interference, capture and other means to make the drones lose control, stall, lose altitude or be forced to return, thereby achieving defense against drones. The anti-drone defense system generally includes modules such as anti-drone radar system, anti-drone electro-optical system, anti-drone jamming system, anti-drone weapon system, etc., which can comprehensively cover the needs of countering drones.

（3）Industrial advantages

Jilin Province has a solid industrial foundation in the aviation industry. Jilin Province has a group of general aviation enterprises such as AVIC Jilin Aviation Maintenance Co., Ltd., forming a relatively mature general aviation manufacturing and maintenance industry chain, including general aircraft maintenance, parts refining, and unmanned aerial vehicle research and development and manufacturing.

In addition, the policy environment and market prospect in Jilin Province are also very favorable. Jilin Province is optimizing the development plan of low altitude economy, systematically sorting out the constraints such as rules and regulations, infrastructure, access permits, and airspace control, innovating policies, mechanisms, and rules, and enhancing the openness and attractiveness of developing low altitude economy. At the same time, Jilin Province has designated Changchun as a national pilot city for the development of low altitude economy, carrying out systematic pilot projects and striving to be at the forefront of developing low altitude economy and building industrial ecology.

Changchun City has established a low altitude economic spatial layout of “one core, three bases, four support points, and one corridor”. “One core”, with Jingyue New and High-tech Zone as the core, to build a city wide low altitude flight system integration zone and a low altitude economic demonstration zone; based on Changchun New Area, Lvyuan District, and China-Korea (Changchun) International Cooperation Demonstration Zone, the “three bases” will be established to build a low altitude economic manufacturing and service industry cluster development base; the “four support points” are strategic support points for the development of the aviation industry and low altitude economy, relying on the existing and planned general airports and flight camps in Yushu City, Jiutai District, Nong’an County, Shuangyang District and other places; the “one corridor” will rely on the advantages of aviation, aerospace, automobiles, and railway vehicles in the Automobile Development Zone, Lvyuan District, Kuancheng District, and Changchun New Area, and integrate them to create a world-class low altitude equipment industry corridor in western Changchun.

(4) Location advantages

Kuancheng District has a superior geographical location and is the core hinterland of the northern new city of Changchun. It is located at the intersection of the Harbin-Dalian first-level axis and the main axis of the Changchun-Jilin-Tumen pilot area. The Beijing-Harbin Railway divides Kuancheng into two parts: Tienan and Tiebei. The Tienan area has gathered a group of large commercial and wholesale enterprises, making it one of the busiest business districts in Changchun; the Tiebei region is an old industrial base in Changchun, with a strong industrial foundation and industrial advantages. In addition, Kuancheng District is adjacent to large state-owned enterprises such as Changchun New Area to the east and the Railway Vehicles Co., Ltd. to the west, and is located in the core area of the western industrial corridor in the city’s planning and layout. It has unique advantages in future industrial development.

(5) Talent advantages

Changchun is a well-known high intelligence intensive area in China, with more than ten key universities such as Jilin University, Northeast Normal University, and Changchun Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics located in Changchun. It also has national and provincial (ministerial) scientific research institutions such as Changchun Branch of the Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, as well as scientific research institutions such as design institutes, computing and testing centers, and several key open laboratories in Changchun. Changchun City has abundant human resources and price advantages. Higher education institutions and research institutions such as Jilin University, Northeast Normal University, Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, and Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry can provide senior management and technical personnel for the implementation of the project.

Changchun City has established a “one institute, one association, two alliances” for low-altitude economy, forming a low-altitude economy think tank system. The heads of internal institutions in the system are cross appointed to achieve “sharing, co-construction, and co-creation”. The Changchun Low-altitude Economy Research Institute is responsible for coordinating the think tank system, while the Changchun Aerospace (Low-altitude) Economy Expert Committee is responsible for liaising with academicians, universities, and key enterprises in the field of low altitude economy, enriching and improving the list of expert committee members, and providing intellectual support for the development of low altitude economy in the city and even the whole province. The Changchun Aerospace (Low-altitude) Economic Development Talent Training Alliance is responsible for formulating talent training plans and systematically cultivating low altitude economic talents. The Changchun Aerospace (Low altitude) Economic Development Industry Alliance is responsible for contacting and communicating with enterprises related to the low altitude economy, promoting industrial agglomeration and development. Its member units cover 13 related industries such as drone research and development, manufacturing and application, drone logistics and distribution. It can provide intellectual support for the project.

Kuancheng District has abundant human resources, with numerous technical workers and professional talents. At the same time, the district is close to multiple universities, which facilitates talent recruitment and industry university research cooperation. The relevant majors in universities can provide a continuous supply of high-quality talents for projects, while the scientific research strength of universities can also provide strong support for the technological innovation of the project.

1.2 Contents and scale of project construction

The project covers an area of 80000 square meters and mainly consists of the main office buildings, laboratory, production workshop, etc.

1.3.Total investment of the project and capital raising

The total investment of the project is 600 million, including the construction investment of 450 million yuan.

1.4 Financial analysis and social evaluation

1.4.1Main financial indexes

After the project reaches the production capacity, its annual sales revenue will be 400 million yuan, its profit will be 120 million yuan, its investment payback period will be 6 years (after the tax, including the construction period of 1 year) and its return on investment will be 20%.

Note: “10 thousand yuan” in the table is in RMB.

1.4.2 Social evaluation

The social benefits of the project are mainly reflected in enhancing security protection capabilities, reducing security risks, improving emergency response efficiency, and enhancing comprehensive defense capabilities. These benefits are of great significance for protecting the security of sensitive areas and preventing unmanned aerial vehicles from conducting reconnaissance, strike, or sabotage activities.

Specifically, the drone countermeasure system detects and intercepts drone intrusions in a timely manner, protecting the safety of key facilities such as military bases, nuclear power plants, and government buildings, and preventing drones from conducting reconnaissance, strike, or sabotage activities. In addition, the system can also interfere with the communication and navigation systems of drones, forcing them to stall, lose altitude, or be forced to return, thereby avoiding damage to personnel, property, or the environment caused by drones.

The application of drone countermeasure systems has also improved emergency response efficiency, automatically generating alarm signals to instruct relevant personnel to handle drone threats in a timely manner, shortening emergency response time, and improving the efficiency of responding to drone threats. At the same time, the system is combined with existing security systems, radar systems, etc. to build a multi-level defense system, better cope with various complex scenarios, reduce false positives and false negatives, and enhance overall defense capabilities. ‌‌

1.5 Cooperative way

Sole proprietorship, joint venture or cooperation

1.6 What to be invested by the foreign party

Funds and other methods can be discussed in person.

1.7 Construction site of the project

Kuancheng District, Changchun City

1.8 Progress of the project

The project proposal has been prepared.

2. Introduction to the Partner

2.1 Unit basic information

Name: People’s Government of Kuancheng District, Changchun City

Address: 3366 North Renmin Street, Changchun City

2.2 Unit overview

Kuancheng District is located in the northern part of Changchun City and is one of the five main urban areas. Jilin Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government are located within its jurisdiction, covering an area of approximately 166 square kilometers and a population of 669000. It has 10 streets and 1 town, as well as a provincial-level development zone. As an important industrial carrier and logistics agglomeration area in Changchun, it has a superior industrial foundation and resource endowment. Relying on the urban spatial structure and industrial development foundation of Kuancheng District, it has built a development strategy layout of “one core leading”, “two-zone integration”, and “five-industry linkage”.

Kuancheng District leverages its location advantages and adheres to the construction of a modern core area in the northern part of Changchun, promoting the integrated development of the main urban area and the development zone. It promotes the coordinated development of advanced equipment manufacturing industry, modern service industry, agricultural and sideline product processing industry, circular economy industry, and cultural tourism industry around the advantages of location and land resources. Advanced equipment manufacturing industry: Highlighting the development of rail transit equipment manufacturing industry and automotive parts processing industry. The manufacturing industry of rail transit equipment, led by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles Co., Ltd. and FAW Group, aims to build a highly competitive rail equipment repair and manufacturing industry base and automotive parts industry cluster with leading technology, complete supporting facilities, and a complete chain; modern service industry: Highlighting the development of production and life logistics industry and modern commerce and trade industry. It vigorously introduces new service formats such as commodity wholesale, chain operation, warehousing and distribution, high-end business, cultural creativity, and financial services, and creates a core area of modern commercial and trade service industry; Agricultural and sideline product processing industry: leveraging the advantages of Kuancheng’s proximity to the main agricultural and sideline product production areas and trading markets, focusing on cultivating and developing leisure food and green organic food, and creating a leading modern agricultural industrialization base in the province; circular economy industry: relying on national level resource recycling bases, with the recycling of scrapped automobile resources as the core, developing a composite renewable resource recycling industry chain, integrating the recycling, dismantling, processing, and utilization of renewable resources into a resource recycling industrial park, and building a resource recycling center based in Changchun and radiating throughout the province; cultural tourism industry: Focus on promoting the protection and utilization of historical and cultural blocks and the development of green corridors along the Yitong River. Focus on introducing cultural and creative industries, leisure culture, and commercial tourism industries. Promote the construction of infrastructure and landscape facilities on the west bank of the North Yitong River, and transform the Yitong River Green Ecological Development Belt into a new waterfront area.

During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, Kuancheng District, as an important carrier for the “six returns” of China FAW and CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles Co., Ltd., shoulders the important mission of promoting the city’s industries and gathering projects.

2.3 Contact method

Contact person of the Bureau of Commerce of Kuancheng District: Ma Xinyu

Tel: +86-431-89990274  +86-18604435966

E-mail: 174741967@qq.com

Contact method of the city (prefecture) where the project is located:

Contact unit: Changchun Cooperation and Exchange Office

Contact person: Zhang Junjie

Tel: +86-15704317930

Fax: +86-431-82700590

E-mail: xmc82763933@163.com

Website of the city (prefecture): http://www.ccmbc.com/