Our deepest gratitude to "Tatler Asia" for looking beneath the surface of our story. Last month, when the Tsim Sha Tsui sky lit up for that viral marriage proposal, the city saw a breathtaking moment of romance. But to us at ARTopia, those lights carried a deeper heartbeat. It was the moment data, love, and human dignity beautifully came together—proving that the technology illuminating our skies can also warm the lives of those on the ground.

The HKSAR Government has officially announced the first batch of projects selected for the Low-Altitude Economy "Regulatory Sandbox X." X Social Group is proud to announce its successful inclusion in this inaugural government pilot list. Partnering with DAMODA and a cohort of leading low-altitude enterprises across mainland China and Hong Kong as core compliance partners, X Social Group is fully committed to spearheading the development of the Drone Takeoff Reliability Index

Orchestrated by the X Social Group team as chief coordinator, Hong Kong’s first-ever drone marriage proposal show—themed "The 1135-Day Promise"—successfully transformed a private three-year love story into an aerial light miracle.

Mr. Samuel Lam Hon Yuen, CEO of X Social Group, was cordially invited to attend the high-level industry seminar Future of Urban Transportation: Low-altitude Economy (LAE) organized by the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), where he delivered a core keynote speech.

In this deep-dive interview, TVB explores how X Social Group is pioneering a paradigm shift in Hong Kong’s booming "low-altitude economy." The feature highlights how the company moves drone light shows beyond mere entertainment, transforming them into quantifiable, auditable ESG assets for forward-thinking corporations.

Mr. Samuel Lam, CEO of X Social Group, was invited today by the Education Bureau of the HKSAR Government to attend the "2026 Hong Kong International Visual Arts Education Symposium" and deliver a keynote speech titled "Reshaping Hong Kong's Cultural Heritage: Art Led by Drones."

Samuel Lam, CEO of X Social Group, acting in his dual role as Vice Chairman of the Organizing Committee, officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Professor Terence Lau, Chief Innovation Officer of HKBU. The signing was witnessed by Dr. Kennedy Wong, Chairman of the Council and the Court of HKBU, and Professor Alex Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU.

Industrial Integration & Innovation: HKBU and X Social Group will launch a deep collaboration focused on the "HKSAR Low-Altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox Project." This partnership will focus on developing the "Drone Take-off Reliability Index" (DTORI) and promoting the ARTOPIA corporate social responsibility project to empower society through technology.

X Social Group launched the IP Artopia charity project, uniting Hong Kong Baptist University and charitable organizations. This is not just a cross-sector collaboration; it is an experiment in "Technological Empowerment."

X Social Group is honored to have brought our expertise in the #LowAltitudeEconomy to the core of the 2025 MAMA Awards, serving as the official professional aerial livestreaming partner. Amidst the dazzling lights of the Kai Tak Sports Park, we were not merely recorders of history, but elevators of the visual experience.

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.