Low-Altitude Economy Sandbox
Drone Takeoff Reliability Index (DTORI)
In 2024, the HKSAR GOV proposed promoting the development of the low-altitude economy in its Policy Address and established a dedicated task force while launching a "regulatory sandbox" mechanism. Despite drones showing significant potential in fields such as logistics, surveying, and security, issues like take-off reliability in complex environments (e.g., weather interference, terrain limitations) and insufficient public trust have constrained the industry's scaling up.
To address these challenges, X Social Group, DAMODA among other organizations, have joined forces. After passing the sandbox qualification review, they selected the China Merchants Godown as the test site to launch the world's first " Drone Takeoff Reliability Index (DTORI)" project Through industry-academia-research collaboration, the project aims to build an evaluation system and standardized solutions, positioning Hong Kong as a global benchmark for smart cities.
Strategic Goals
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3D Dynamic Database: Establish the world’s first integrated space-air-ground low-altitude economy database by merging satellite remote sensing, weather radar, ground sensor networks, and drone technology data. Develop a machine-learning-driven model for environmental adaptability assessment.
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Financial Ecosystem Empowerment: Set low-altitude economy airworthiness certification standards. Collaborate with financial institutions to launch a low-altitude economy insurance system and strengthen the industrial chain’s financial support framework.
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Social Value Creation: Build a public data platform to accelerate drone applications in emergency logistics, intelligent transportation, and other civilian sectors, thereby enhancing public trust and social welfare.
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International Standard Leadership: Lead the formulation of the Greater Bay Area Drone Operation Safety Assessment Standard Framework. Establish a Greater Bay Area-ASEAN Low-Altitude Economy Safety Cooperation Mechanism to elevate Hong Kong’s global influence in this field.
Elevating the low-altitude sky: Built on brilliant tech, grounded in strong standards.
Samuel Lam, CEO of X Social Group
Founding Enterprise Committee
The Drone Take-Off Reliability Index (DTORI) establishes a globally recognized safety-assessment standard. By unblocking the two critical “meridians” that now constrain low-altitude operations, DTORI will unlock a trillion-dollar market, catapulting Hong Kong from a Bay-Area hub to the world’s rule-setter and asset-pricing center for the low-altitude economy. We invite partners from every sector to join us in pioneering this limitless “new airspace” and, together, to define the global standards for the low-altitude economy with wisdom.
Core Team and Advisory Committee Members
[Drone Takeoff Reliability Index Committee Members Group Photo : (Left to Right) Mr. Samuel lam, Mr. Lin Han, Dr. Edwin Hiu, Mr. Chi Xingjun, Mr. Patrick Shum, Ms. Elizabeth Quat, Dr. Winnie Tang, Dr.Henry Wong, Mr. Ronald Pong, Mr. Justin Yueng
The launch of the Drone Take-off Reliability Index project signifies that Hong Kong, through collaborative efforts among the government, enterprises, and research institutions, is actively building a global benchmark for the low-altitude economy. This initiative injects innovative momentum into the city's smart transformation and further solidifies Hong Kong's position as a leading hub for low-altitude innovation applications in the Asia-Pacific region.
