Guests take a group photo at the opening ceremony of the low-altitude economy exhibition hosted by Hong Kong's flagship incubator Cyberport, May 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei) 

A two-day low-altitude economy exhibition hosted by Hong Kong's flagship incubator Cyberport kicked off on May 9 to showcase myriad projects and application scenarios as the city nurtures the nascent industry.

Many projects featured in the event were among low-altitude economy regulatory sandbox pilot projects unveiled by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government in March to enlighten the public of the tangible benefits of low-altitude economy.

A subsidiary of mainland logistics heavyweight Shunfeng Express will trial drone deliveries of medicine and other items to some of the islands of Hong Kong at the event.

Elizabeth Quat, a member of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR, was interviewed by Xinhua at the low-altitude economy exhibition, May 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

Elizabeth Quat, a member of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR, told Xinhua that Hong Kong's solid research and development prowess, city-wide network coverage and its 3D digital map will help foster companies in the industry and allow them to explore overseas markets.

The HKSAR government pledged in 2024 to establish a working group on developing low-altitude economy to formulate development strategies and draw up relevant regulations.