Aeroberm Releases Vertiport Market Research Report for Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area

Aeroberm Releases Vertiport Market Research Report for Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area

Skyportz subsidiary Aeroberm has published a market research report on vertiport infrastructure for Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area (GBA), timed to coincide with the region's accelerating push to develop its low-altitude economy.

Unveiled at LEAP East 2026 in Hong Kong

The report was officially released at LEAP East 2026, held in Hong Kong. Its launch aligns closely with Hong Kong's "Regulatory Sandbox X" initiative, which has selected EHang and AutoFlight as initial eVTOL pilot partners and is working with local operators to advance trial flight programs.

Shenzhen's Low-Altitude Infrastructure Leads the World

Shenzhen has made significant strides in low-altitude infrastructure. The city has already completed 1,284 low-altitude take-off and landing facilities, surpassing its original 2026 target of 1,200. On the investment side, Shenzhen has committed RMB 12 billion (approximately USD 1.7 billion) to low-altitude infrastructure development. However, the vast majority of existing facilities are designed to support drone logistics operations, leaving a notable gap in infrastructure purpose-built for passenger eVTOL services.

Market Demand Forecast: National Market Could Reach USD 60 Billion by 2045

Aeroberm's report projects the following demand trajectory for dedicated passenger vertiports:

• 2030: 500–1,000 modular passenger landing pads required
• 2035: Demand expands to 1,500–2,000 units
• 2045: Long-term demand reaches 7,000–8,000 units

In terms of market value, Shenzhen's air taxi market is projected to reach USD 1.5–2 billion per year by 2035, growing further to USD 4–6 billion annually by 2045—by which point the city could support approximately 54 million passenger trips per year. At the national level, China's air taxi industry is estimated to reach USD 40–60 billion by 2045.

Modular Design Addresses Key Technical Challenges

Skyportz founder and CEO Clem Newton-Brown noted that while Shenzhen has established a well-developed drone logistics network, vertiports designed specifically for passenger services remain a critical gap in the current infrastructure landscape. Aeroberm's modular landing pad system has been developed to address the following technical challenges:

• Rotor downwash causing ground-level turbulence
• Noise management to meet urban environment requirements
• Battery fire risk mitigation and safety protection

Commercial Deployment Progress

Skyportz is actively in discussions with local infrastructure partners in the Greater Bay Area regarding deployment. Aeroberm's full-scale prototype is currently in the manufacturing phase and is expected to complete validation prior to its official commercial launch.

As low-altitude economy policies continue to advance across the GBA, and with the growing synergy between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, the release of Aeroberm's report provides a significant market reference for the industry while highlighting the strong interest international players are placing on China's urban air mobility market.

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