The Low-altitude Economy (LAE) Exhibition 2025 officially opened at Hong Kong Cyberport and ran for three days, from 9 to 11 May 2025, marking a milestone in the city’s push to become a regional hub for aerial innovation. The event featured UAV technologies from leading companies such as FlightPro and Phoenix Wings (丰翼), highlighting Hong Kong’s growing role in smart urban mobility and logistics.
UAV technologies on display from FlightPro and Phoenix Wings.
Government and industry leaders emphasise the potential of LAE
In his opening remarks, Mr. John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR, highlighted the city’s commitment to integrating low-altitude technologies into its Smart City Blueprint 3.0:
“Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to lead in low-altitude applications, from logistics to infrastructure inspection. The LAE Regulatory Sandbox has already enabled successful trials, and this exhibition accelerates our vision for a connected, automated urban sky.”
Group photo at the opening ceremony at Cyberport.
Key themes and future collaborations
The exhibition explored four core themes:
- Urban Air Mobility (UAM): eVTOLs and drone taxis for future transport.
- Smart Logistics: last-mile and cross-border UAV delivery networks.
- Infrastructure Inspection: AI-driven drones for bridges, buildings and utilities.
- Policy & Regulation: harmonising airspace management across the Greater Bay Area.
What’s next?
With over 50 exhibitors and 5,000+ attendees expected, the LAE Exhibition 2025 sets the stage for Hong Kong’s Low-altitude Economy Master Plan, due for release later this year. A live flight demo zone at Cyberport runs daily, allowing visitors to see UAVs in action.