Successful Maiden Flight of Hybrid Power System: SinoHawk Supports Neijiang’s Expansion into the Low-Altitude Economy
Recently, the hybrid power system jointly developed by SinoHawk Power Technology Co., Ltd. and Tsinghua University successfully completed its maiden flight. SinoHawk, which settled in Neijiang High-Tech Zone last September, has achieved this critical technological breakthrough just as it approaches mass production.
According to the lead researcher of the development team, this hybrid power system is designed to provide propulsion for low-altitude economy aircraft, contributing to the advancement of the low-altitude economy sector.

Maiden Flight of the Hybrid Power System
"In pure electric mode, the system enables low-noise, low-power flight, while in fuel-powered generation mode, it significantly extends endurance," the lead researcher stated. By integrating a fuel engine with an electric power system, the hybrid power system maximizes the advantages of both, overcoming the limitations of single-power configurations and adapting to a wider range of applications.
SinoHawk has adopted a modular and scalable advanced design approach, developing independent modules for the engine + generator, power battery, and drive motor + propeller. These modules can be flexibly configured and selected based on the mission requirements of low-altitude economy aircraft, ensuring optimal adaptability to various aviation needs.
Since China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) first introduced the concept of the "low-altitude economy" last year, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has proposed initiatives to encourage enterprises to conduct pilot programs for drone-based logistics and delivery services in Sichuan and other regions, aiming to foster the development of the low-altitude industry. In response, the General Office of the Sichuan Provincial Government issued guidelines on promoting the low-altitude economy in June, outlining key objectives such as attracting market participants, enhancing industrial innovation capabilities, and developing flagship products within the sector.

Exterior View of the Company Office Building
As a key industrial city along the Chengdu-Chongqing Development Axis, Neijiang has swiftly responded to policy opportunities in the low-altitude economy. The city rapidly secured an agreement with SinoHawk Power Technology Co., Ltd., leading to the company's establishment in the Neijiang National High-Tech Zone. The project spans over 400 acres, with Phase I’s 40,000-square-meter standardized plant set to complete equipment installation by the end of this month, marking its imminent transition into production.
According to Zheng Xinqian, tenured professor at Tsinghua University and Chief Scientist of SinoHawk, the company is dedicated to the research, development, and production of engines—the core component of UAVs and other low-altitude aircraft. This provides Neijiang with a critical anchor for its future expansion into the low-altitude economy. As a leading enterprise in the sector, the company plans to attract upstream and downstream businesses to establish operations in Neijiang, further propelling the city's low-altitude industry development.
With Phase I nearing production, the company has also issued an open call for talent recruitment. Notably, it offers compensation packages competitive with those in the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta regions. "Talent is the core driving force of productivity," a company representative stated. Both the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta regions have attracted many high-end manufacturing professionals from Sichuan, and now Neijiang presents a strong industrial platform for them to return and contribute their expertise. Taking advantage of the Spring Festival travel period, the company hopes to recruit top talent eager to return home.
Neijiang High-Tech Zone has evolved from its traditional "2+1" industrial focus—electronic information, intelligent manufacturing, and the digital economy—toward strategic emerging industries such as the low-altitude economy and hydrogen energy. The continuous influx of enterprises and projects is transforming the region into a new growth hub within China’s modern industrial ecosystem.
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