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Computer Science ›› 2025, Vol. 52 ›› Issue (6A): 250200050-13.doi: 10.11896/jsjkx.250200050

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Suvery of Artificial Intelligence Ensuring eVTOL Flight Safety in the Context of Low-altitudeEconomy

SU Zhiyuan1, ZHAO Lixu2, HAO Zhiheng1, BAI Rufeng1   

  1. 1 School of Criminal Justice,China University of Political Science and Law,Beijing 100088,China
    2 School of Computer Science,Xi'an Shiyou University,Xi'an 710300,China
  • Online:2025-06-16 Published:2025-06-12
  • About author:SU Zhiyuan,born in 1996,doctoral student.His main research interests include evidence investigation,information science and electronic data forensics.
    BAI Rufeng,born in 1977,Ph.D,professor.His main research interests include procedural law end evidence investigation.

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Abstract: With the rise of the low-altitude economy,electric vertical take-off and landing(eVTOL) aircraft are seeing increasingly widespread applications.Ensuring their flight safety has become critically important,necessitating strengthened research into relevant safety measures.Through a systematic review of existing literature,this study conducts an in-depth analysis from three dimensions:the operational reliability of eVTOL systems,the safety of operational protocols,and the security of flight data transmission.It identifies key challenges such as data security risks,decision-making under complex environmental conditions,computational resource constraints,and multi-agent coordination complexities.Finally,the paper forecasts future trends in AI-driven eVTOL safety applications and proposes priorities for technological R&D,regulatory framework optimization,and industry collaboration.These recommendations aim to present a comprehensive roadmap for AI-enabled safety solutions in eVTOL operations,serving as a foundational reference for future advancements in this field.

Key words: Low-altitude economy, eVTOL, Artificial intelligence, Computer vision, Flight safety

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