On 30 April 2025, the UAV Team of the Hong Kong Police Force, led by Superintendent KO Chung-ying of the Key and Search Division of the Major Events Division, visited the Trustworthy AI and Autonomous Systems Laboratory (TASLAB) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). The visit aimed to facilitate technical exchange and explore opportunities for collaboration in UAV technology and safety.
Discussions
Upon arrival, the UAV team held close discussions with TASLAB members on a wide range of topics, including UAV applications in urban environments, system design and operational safety. Dr. Weisong Wen, Assistant Professor at PolyU and Principal Investigator (PI) of TASLAB, joined the event and held in-depth discussions with the delegation on topics such as UAV regulation and risk management. Both parties expressed a strong willingness to pursue future cooperation.
The Hong Kong Police Force UAV Team in discussion with TASLAB.
Lab tour
The visit concluded with a guided tour of TASLAB’s facilities, including the UAV flight area, navigation test platforms and autonomous system testing platforms. The exchange laid a solid foundation for upcoming collaboration between the university and the Hong Kong Police Force.
The delegation during the visit to TASLAB.