Unfortunately, it is not possible to guarantee safe take-offs and landings at these two locations for the time being.
"Currently, we have only deployed large-scale ground signal base stations in the east, central regions and north-south parts. It can meet the requirements of takeoff and landing for drones in the east and central regions as well as parts of the western regions. However, the area of Northwest Province is vast, mostly desert and wastelands with a sparse population."
The situation is the same in Plateau Province, where most areas are uninhabited and desert wastelands with a complex geographical environment. Our ground signal base stations have not yet covered these two regions.
In response to Wang Wei's question, Su Heng gently shook his head.
Upon hearing this, Wang Wei felt disappointed immediately.
However, before he could think any more, Su Heng's voice echoed again: "But Mr. Wang, you can rest assured that next month we will launch our communication satellite, at which time we will achieve full satellite signal coverage nationwide and even globally! And our drones have already been pre-installed with satellite signal receiving equipment. By then, our drones will be able to fly to any corner of the world!"
"Launching a satellite?"
Hearing Su Heng's voice, Wang Wei's pupils involuntarily constricted.
He had never expected that Jiuding would have such a layout in this area!
Launching a satellite may sound simple, but Wang Wei is well aware of the difficulty involved in this aspect.
At present, almost all the official departments are the ones that can apply to launch civilian satellites in China!
Even the four major operators are state-owned enterprises under the government of our country!
As for private enterprises, so far Wang Wei has never heard of any precedent in this regard!
Not only because of the difficulty of applying for a permit, but also because of the demand and cost issues.
Especially the cost, which can easily reach billions for satellite launches. And to meet communication needs, it won't be just one or two satellites that can suffice; the cost could be in the tens of millions or even more!
Who can bear such a heavy burden?
Thinking of this, Wang Wei couldn't help but exclaim, "Mr. Su is really generous..."
Upon hearing this, Su Heng smiled slightly but said nothing more.
Seeing this, Wang Wei didn't ask anything else in this regard. After all, these things, strictly speaking, are internal secrets of a company. He is not a greenhorn and knows what he should ask and what he shouldn't ask.
Bringing his gaze back to the unmanned aerial vehicle before him, Wang Wei's eyes lit up.
"Mr. Su, would you mind giving it a test flight?"
After a long time, Wang Wei suppressed the cluttered thoughts in his heart and then opened his mouth again.
"Of course, Mr. Wang, feel free," Su Heng smiled.
Hearing this, Wang Wei nodded slightly and then turned his gaze to a middle-aged man standing beside him.
The middle-aged man understood immediately and turned around, leading the group of people to a mobile drone operating vehicle.
The operation of large unmanned aerial vehicles, of course, is not as simple as using a game controller to control a consumer toy drone.
Long before this batch of drones came off the production line, Wang Wei had sent people to Jiuding for drone pilot operation training. Now, these drones are almost all operated by these pilots and flown to Lintao...
It didn't take long before, after applying for the air route, under the control of the operator, the propellers of an unmanned aerial vehicle began to turn slowly.
The massive aircraft body also moved slowly away from the parking space and onto the runway, propelled by the power of the propellers.
Zoom-zoom-zoom!!
With the rotation of the propellers, the sound of explosion caused by the blades cutting through the air spread throughout the airport.
The speed of the unmanned aerial vehicle began to rise rapidly!
Until at a certain moment, under the gaze of everyone, the tires on the belly of the unmanned aerial vehicle gradually lifted off the ground, and at that moment, its massive body gradually lifted off the ground as well.
"Flew up!"
Looking at the unmanned aerial vehicle climbing higher and higher, at this moment, Wang Wei's heart seemed to soar up into the sky along with the drones.
For a long time, until the unmanned aerial vehicle disappeared in the sky above, Wang Wei finally returned his gaze and focused on the drone control platform in front of him.
This unmanned aerial vehicle control platform is a truck with a container-like exterior.
Inside the "container," there are various complex communication equipment and control devices, as well as four high-definition screens.
On the screens, it shows the unmanned aerial vehicle that just took off.
One of the screens displays various flight data of the unmanned aerial vehicle.
Engine status, airframe status, flight speed, flight attitude, altitude... and so on.
The other three screens display information such as the surrounding airspace situation, signal control, and full-view video.
All kinds of data are complete.
In the innermost screen on the right, amidst a sea of pristine white clouds, a uniquely shaped unmanned aerial vehicle is speeding forward.
The beautiful scene of the blue sky and white clouds intertwining makes Wang Wei's eyes flicker slightly.
"Mr. Wang, would you like to try it yourself?"
Noticing Wang Wei's change, Su Heng couldn't help but smile.
The sudden sound made Wang Wei startled, and he shook his head directly: "I'll give up, let the professionals handle it. Otherwise, any accidents would be bad."
He has indeed thought about experiencing it himself.
He was even thinking about going to learn how to operate such large drones himself and experience the feeling of controlling one.
But that is something for the future. As for now, he hasn't even learned how to operate a drone, and if he were to take control of one, the loss of the plane would be a small thing. However, if it caused any damage to people or objects on the ground or collided with something in the sky, the consequences would be much more serious.
Seeing this, Su Heng shook his head and continued:
"Mr. Wang, there's no need to worry. These drones are equipped with built-in intelligent systems. In fact, even without human control, they can fly safely according to pre-set data. Human operation is just to prevent accidents."
"Even if something goes wrong, the built-in safety system in the drone will handle emergency situations according to pre-set procedures, either returning to base or contacting the nearest airport for an emergency landing."
"Under the most emergency circumstances, the unmanned aerial vehicle can automatically search for the nearest uninhabited area to perform an emergency landing or even self-destruction, so accidental casualties will not occur."
Hearing this, Wang Wei's pupils involuntarily contracted again.
"Mr. Su, your intelligent technology has reached such an advanced level?"
At this moment, Wang Wei was struck by a massive shock in his heart.
The term "intelligent system" was not the first time he had heard it.
The concept of intelligent systems had been proposed by some people as early as the last century.
But so far, no country or organization has developed a truly intelligent system.
The smartphones popular on the market are said to be intelligent, but in reality, they have nothing to do with true intelligence.
And now, Su Heng tells him that the intelligent system he bought for only 3.5 million yuan, a disposable product, is actually equipped with an intelligent system!
"I made a profit!"
At this moment, Wang Wei's mind was left with just one thought.
"They will make a fortune with this cooperation with Jiuding!"
What Wang Wei didn't know was that while he was testing the drone, on the other side, at the headquarters of Shunfeng, a group of people dressed casually had already arrived quietly.
