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

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

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.

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

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