Hong Kong’s “Smart Sky”, the first pilot projects for the low altitude economy

During the launching ceremony, the Chief Executive of Hksar, John Lee, underlined the importance of Lae as an emerging strategic sector For the country, as well as as an opportunity to develop new quality productive forces. According to Lee, this initiative will contribute to strengthening the city ​​management, improve the operational efficiency of companies and offer new solutions for an intelligent urban life.

The low-altitude economy represents a new paradigm for the economic and technological growth of Hong Kong. Through the progressive implementation of these pilot projects, The city aims to become an international hub for the development and application of low -altitude technologies.

Lee said that the HKSAR government intends to exploit the potential of Lae through The collaboration between research institutes and companies, while guaranteeing a safe and sustainable implementation. This approach will position Hong Kong as one of the first cities to explore the concept of “Smart Sky”an advanced ecosystem for the management of urban airspace.

The government has received proposals from 72 candidates, and after an accurate review by the Working Group on Developing Lae38 projects have been selected for the initial phase. These cover a wide range of applications, including:

Emergency and rescue: Use of drones and advanced technologies for research and rescue operations.

Logistics and distribution: solutions for the delivery of low -altitude goods and air services.

Safety inspection and maintenance: infrastructure monitoring and quality control.

Surveillance and safety: Use of advanced technologies for urban safety management.

Development of low altitude infrastructures: creation of integrated ecosystems for the management of urban air traffic.

The first projects will enter the experimentation phase starting from April, with an initial duration of six months. During this period, fundamental data will be collected to refine the regulatory model and guarantee a fluid transition to a large -scale use.

The regulation of the low-altitude economy represents a crucial challenge for the Hong Kong government. For this reason, Lee included the creation of the Working Group on Developing Low-Altitude Economy in its 2024 policy Addressin charge of:

Define development strategies, coordinate interdepartmental action plans, draw up specific regulations for the sector, design the institutional structure necessary for the management of Lae.

These measures will guarantee a harmonious integration of the low-altitude economy within the urban fabric, while promoting technological innovation and sustainable economic growth.