On the morning of 10 June 2025 in Hong Kong, Prof. Weisong Wen of the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) served as a guest speaker at a seminar on the development of the low-altitude economy (LAE) in Hong Kong. The event was hosted by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC).
Panel discussion
The discussion centred on the practical aspects of establishing an LAE in the city. Key topics included:
- Urban operations: navigating the operational challenges of Hong Kong’s dense urban environment.
- Regulation: developing and implementing the regulatory frameworks needed for “smart skies”.
- Business opportunities: sectors such as building facade maintenance, aerial photography and infrastructure monitoring.
The panel also referred to the government’s selection of 38 sandbox pilot projects in March, some of which are already in the testing phase, to advance LAE applications in areas such as emergency response and logistics.
Prof. Wen speaking at the HKGCC seminar.
Speakers
Prof. Wen joined a panel that also included Mr. Chun To Wong, Assistant Secretary for the Transport and Logistics Bureau, and Prof. Lawrence POON, Head of Emerging Technology at MTR Corporation. The discussion was moderated by Mr. Patrick S Lee, Convenor of the HKGCC’s Smart City Working Group.
Prof. Wen with the other invited speakers.