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Good Media: "Sky City, Endless Possibilities" - Shenzhen's Autumn Tourism Plan Released

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Good Media: "Sky City, Endless Possibilities" - Shenzhen's Autumn Tourism Plan Released

2024-09-10 20:10 Last Updated At:20:25

A spectacular drone show for 7 consecutive days during the National Day holiday, inviting global tourists 

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 7, the global launch of Shenzhen's autumn tourism plan, titled "Sky City, Endless Possibilities," was held at the Sky Museum in Shenzhen. The plan introduces the "1+7+N" concept, featuring one grand drone show to kick off the National Day celebrations, 7 days of drone performances across the city, and the distribution of 10,000 low-altitude flight experience vouchers. These exciting events will be accompanied by over 300 highlight cultural and tourism activities throughout the season, showcasing Shenzhen's unique blend of culture, tourism, and technology.

Shenzhen's low-altitude economy benefits from its strong industrial foundation, favorable policies, and advantageous airspace, positioning itself to become the world's leading low-altitude economy city. By integrating culture, tourism, technology, and low-altitude experiences, Shenzhen aims to create a series of standout tourism products that offer fresh, distinctive experiences.

As part of the celebrations, Shenzhen will host the "Stars Illuminate the Roc City" drone show to open the National Day festivities. For 7 consecutive days, five locations across the city will feature coordinated drone displays. A total of 10,000 drones will perform daily for residents and visitors alike. Additionally, Shenzhen has invited creators worldwide to contribute to the drone performances, offering a collaborative showcase of "100 Possibilities of Shenzhen" that will dazzle the audience with a fusion of visual and technological innovation.

In addition to the spectacular drone show, Shenzhen will offer 10,000 low-altitude flight experience vouchers around the National Day holiday. This will allow visitors to experience a uniquely Shenzhen mode of transportation and see the city from a new aerial perspective.

Moreover, Shenzhen has prepared 10,000 discounted tickets to various tourist attractions and will host nearly 300 themed sub-events under the "Sky City, Endless Possibilities" banner. These activities, running throughout the autumn, will include cultural tourism, fashion exhibitions, artistic performances, and sporting events.

Furthermore, Xiaomeisha Sea World is set to open during the National Day holiday, while the China Merchants "Blue Dream Melody" cruise will make its autumn debut in Shenzhen. The China Merchants-Yidun "China Exploration Tour" inbound cruise route is also about to set sail. These events, covering sea, land, and air, will provide tourists with diverse choices and a comprehensive tourism experience.

** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **

Good Media: "Sky City, Endless Possibilities" - Shenzhen's Autumn Tourism Plan Released

Good Media: "Sky City, Endless Possibilities" - Shenzhen's Autumn Tourism Plan Released

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and smart agriculture technology leader XAG are set to accelerate agricultural automation and innovation in the Philippines through digital agriculture and precision farming using drone technology.  Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), IRRI and XAG will collaborate to validate the application of smart agriculture technologies in rice-based cropping systems through experimentation and research.

XAG, through its Philippine partner Agridom, has donated agricultural drones to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to support its mission of advancing precision agriculture and sustainable farming practices. Agridom pioneered the introduction of XAG agricultural drones in the Philippines, bringing cutting-edge technology to local farmers and institutions. This collaboration with IRRI demonstrates Agridom's unwavering commitment to driving agricultural innovation and empowering the sector with tools that enhance productivity and sustainability.

"Drones have been increasingly used for high throughput phenotyping, crop monitoring, improving agricultural productivity, and supporting precision farming. By providing efficient tools for crop monitoring, precision input application, and data-driven decision-making, drones provide the potential to significantly reduce costs and increase yields, optimizing resource use and minimizing environmental impact," explained IRRI Senior Scientist and Digital Agriculture and Precision Farming Lead Engr. Steve Klassen.

This meant that drones could rapidly provide measurements of traits related to growth, yield, and stress adaptation. This technology is particularly valuable to smallholder farmers who must improve their productivity and reduce production costs to be competitive and stay in business in response to climate change, labor shortages, and higher input costs.

However, drone adoption in the Philippines is hindered by limited access to technology, lack of standard protocols, financial resources, and regulatory constraints. "To overcome these challenges, we need a comprehensive approach that involves targeted training, guidelines for best practices, financial incentives, and supportive government policies.", Klassen said.

Klassen's team is also working with the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) - National Program, Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), and their allied bureaus on the Drones4Rice Project, which aims to streamline and standardize drone protocols for applying seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides in the Philippines. The donated drones will support the ongoing Drones4Rice project and other IRRI global initiatives on sustainable farming and digital accelerators.

"IRRI is a key research and technology partner in the Philippines, and through this effort, we hope to contribute to the country's agricultural competitiveness through drone-based technologies." shared XAG Head of International Business Wei Tong. "XAG's agricultural drones can be applied to various precision farming scenarios, specifically but not limited to direct seeding, pesticide spraying, fertilizer operation, and remote sensing. We hope to expand our engagements abroad to strengthen global food security and tackle climate change, as rice is the primary staple food that feeds over half of the world's population.", Tong shared.

Beyond this collaboration, XAG is also a member of the IRRI-led Direct Seeded Rice Consortium (DSRC), which promotes direct seeding methods in rice cultivation by developing technologies and training farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices.

** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **

IRRI and smart agriculture technology leader XAG collaborate to promote digital agriculture and precision farming in the Philippines

IRRI and smart agriculture technology leader XAG collaborate to promote digital agriculture and precision farming in the Philippines

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