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.
Founding Enterprise Committee
Core Team and Advisory Committee Members
 林漢源 Samuel (Convener) |  楊鎮宇 Justin |  許揚羽博士 Edwin |
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 黃錦恒博士 Henry |  文偉松博士 WeiSong |  何佩玲 Michele |
