articleIEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and NetworkingAug 20, 2025Closed access

Toward Realization of Low-Altitude Economy Networks: Core Architecture, Integrated Technologies, and Future Directions

YWYixian WangGSGeng SunZSZemin SunJWJiacheng WangJLJiahui Li

Jilin University · Jilin Province Science and Technology Department · +6 more institutions

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Abstract

The rise of the low-altitude economy (LAE) is propelling urban development and emerging industries by integrating advanced technologies to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in low-altitude operations. The widespread adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft plays a crucial role in enabling key applications within LAE, such as urban logistics, emergency rescue, and aerial mobility. However, unlike traditional UAV networks, LAE networks encounter increased airspace management demands due to dense flying nodes and potential interference with ground communication systems. In addition, there are heightened and extended security risks in…

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  • Realization (probability)
  • Computer science
  • Architecture
  • Computer architecture
  • Telecommunications
  • Core (optical fiber)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Industry, innovation and infrastructure
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