This monumental achievement was made possible through a powerful collaboration between industry leaders and government bodies. We extend our sincere gratitude to our partners who are making this vision a reality: Government Departments: Civil Aviation Department (CAD), Hong Kong Observatory, Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC). Index Committee Members: The Greater Bay Area Low-Altitude Economy Alliance, X Social Group, China Unicom, HKT, The Hong Kong Institute of I

As Thousands of drones lit up the night sky over Victoria Harbour, arranging themselves into symbols exclusive to SEVENTEEN and CARAT and drawing gasps from the crowd, a quiet “battle of guardianship” had already been waged behind the scenes. Beneath the brilliance stands an invisible commander—the “Drone Take-off Reliability Index”. It is the sole criterion that guarantees every performance can lift off steadily and unfold flawlessly.

At the launch ceremony, government representatives, DTORI committee members, and legislator Elizabeth Quat emphasized the project's significance for Hong Kong's smart city development. Experts including Justin Yeung, Samuel Lam, Dr. Edwin Hui, Elizabeth Quat, and committee secretary Michele Ho shared in-depth insights on technological breakthroughs and implementation pathways. A strategic cooperation signing ceremony was also held, with the Greater Bay Area Low-Altitude Econo

X Social Group, a technology leader and educational pioneer in the low-altitude domain, proudly presents a comprehensive, multi-tiered Low-Altitude Talent & STEM Education System—dedicated to cultivating tomorrow’s aerial-tech champions in Hong Kong and beyond!

the “Drone Take-off Reliability Index” championed by Mr. Samuel lam, CEO of X Social Group, deserves special attention. By integrating meteorological, topographical and technical parameters into a rigorous risk-assessment model, the index sets precise safety benchmarks and provides insurers with actuarially sound data. Beyond its local impact, the index positions Hong Kong as an international reference for low-altitude regulation and could catalyse the global upgrading of gov

The Drone Take-off Reliability Index (DTORI) is more than a technology product—it is Hong Kong’s strategic fulcrum for leading the “canopy revolution” in the low-altitude economy. By forging a globally recognised safety-assessment standard, DTORI will unblock the “Ren-Du meridians” of scaled low-altitude applications, unlock a trillion-dollar market, and propel Hong Kong from a regional hub to Global Standard Maker in the low-altitude economy. Lam invites all partners to co

Since its establishment at Cyberport in 2023, X Social Group has successfully organized nearly 100 drone shows in Hong Kong, amassing extensive experience. The company is continuously refining its drone show technology. The "Drone Takeoff Reliability Index" project

Central to Hong Kong’s ambitions is the Drone Takeoff Reliability Index, a sandbox initiative led by X Social Group, Damoda, Universities, Cross-Government Departments and Other LAE Stakeholders. By analyzing flight data from thousands of drones used in large-scale light shows, the project aims to achieve a 99.999% safety reliability standard. Partnering with the Hong Kong Observatory, this effort merges real-time weather insights with advanced algorithms to define global saf

Mr. Samuel Lam, Convener of the Drone Take-Off Reliability Index Committee and CEO of X Social Group, said: “DTORI is more than a technological product; it is the strategic fulcrum for Hong Kong to lead the ‘aerial revolution’ of the low-altitude economy. By establishing a globally recognised safety standard, DTORI will unlock the full potential of large-scale low-altitude applications, catalysing a trillion-dollar market and propelling Hong Kong from a regional hub to a glob

Under the wave of technological innovation, X Social Group partnered with the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to successfully stage the first-ever indoor drone and robot dog show at the Hong Kong Retail Summit 2025, offering attendees a stunning blend of technology and art.

By gazetting the increase of Class C drones' weight limit to 150 kg, and clarifying insurance requirements, flight operation permits and other standards, Hong Kong has officially set off on the path of building a standardized system for the low-altitude economy. This has laid a solid foundation for the innovative development of the entire industry.

As the low-altitude economy surges, this issue of Capital Magazine delves into the "Low-Altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox" with a focus on the future of the low-altitude economy. The interviewees include Dr. Ricky Cheng, CEO of Cyberport; Ir Sunny Lee, BBS, JP, Chairman of ASTRI; Legislative Council member Ms. Elizabeth Quat SBS JP; and Samuel Lam, CEO of X Social Group.

At the ASTRI Applied Technology Summit 2025, Samuel Lam proposed the concept of a "15-minute cross-border low-altitude economic corridor in the Bay Area.

Samuel Lam Hon Yuen, CEO of X Social Group, emphasizes that drone performances are significant not only as visual spectacles but also as key

Hong Kong will become an important case in the global low-altitude economy!” From the Victoria Harbour light show to indoor drone displays a

Lam Hon Yuen stated that the low-altitude economy will revolutionize traditional ground-based logistics and service models, creating a three

X Social Group, headquartered in Hong Kong, is an art technology and marketing company with over 12 years of expertise and experience in bra

The "Hong Kong Low-altitude Economy Development Forum 2025," executed by the Hong Kong Productivity Council, organized by HKSC and funded by

Sky Is the Limit - Unlocking the Low-altitude Economy Development

Samuel Lam highlighted that drone medical delivery is referred to as the "lifeline," and its potential in emergency medical situations canno