Team Successfully Conducts Its First Cross-Sea Logistics Flight for Hong Kong Low-altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox

On 30 January 2026, the team reached a significant milestone by completing its first cross-sea logistics test flight for Phase 1 of the Hong Kong Low-altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox.

Logistics drone in flight

The logistics drone during the cross-sea test flight.

The test flight

The test flight was carried out with the strong support and on-site witnessing of the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) of Hong Kong and the team’s partners. The operation validated the stability and reliability of the logistics solution within the sandbox framework.

Logistics drone on the ground before take-off, with observers
Preparing for take-off
Onboard camera view over the sea and coastline
View from the drone

Preparation on site and the view from the drone during the flight.

Experience and outlook

The team sincerely thanks the Hong Kong CAD and its partners for their support of its research and operations. The flight provided valuable flight data and operational experience specific to cross-sea logistics, and the team looks forward to contributing further to the development of Hong Kong’s low-altitude economy.

Group photo of the team with the drones by the sea

Group photo of the team at the test site.

Acknowledgements

The team sincerely thanks its partners for supporting its research (listed in no particular order):

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