Working Group on Developing Low-altitude Economy

The Chief Executive announced in the 2024 Policy Address to establish the Working Group on Developing Low-altitude Economy (“WG”) in order to formulate development strategies and inter-departmental action plans for the development of low-altitude economy (“LAE”) in Hong Kong.

A Project Facilitation Task Force (“TF”) is also set up under the WG to delve into the technical matters relevant to the implementation of LAE-related work, in particular the LAE Regulatory Sandbox (“Sandbox”) projects.

To formulate strategies, policies, measures and work priorities for promoting the development of LAE in Hong Kong;
To provide strategic guidance and direction on the objectives, testing parameters and eligibility for application, duration and evaluation framework for the Sandbox pilot projects;
To evaluate, approve and prioritise Sandbox pilot projects applications based on predefined criteria;
To endorse the Government’s engagement with technical and venue partners to facilitate the implementation of Sandbox pilot projects;
To facilitate interdepartmental coordination to ensure the smooth implementation of LAE-related initiatives;
To establish various task forces under the WG, focusing on specific topics, to provide technical advice and support; and
To review and endorse recommendations on the strategy and measures in relation to promoting LAE development in Hong Kong in the longer run.

Head

Deputy Financial Secretary

Deputy Head

Secretary for Transport and Logistics

Members

Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development or his/her representative
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism or his/her representative
Secretary for Development or his/her representative
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry or his/her representative
Secretary for Security or his/her representative
Commissioner of Customs & Excise or his/her representative
Commissioner for Digital Policy or his/her representative
Commissioner of Police or his/her representative
Director-General of Civil Aviation or his/her representative
Director-General of Communications or his/her representative
Director of Home Affairs or his/her representative
Government Economist or his/her representative
Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data or his/her representative

Secretary

Principal Assistant Secretary for Transport and Logistics (9) of Transport and Logistics Bureau

Note: Other Directors of Bureaux and Heads of Departments may be invited to attend on a need basis

To review and provide professional advice on the Sandbox pilot projects applications’ technical robustness, readiness and relevance to the Sandbox objectives;
To provide advice on the Sandbox pilot projects applications and their priority for the WG’s consideration;
To liaise with pilot project proponents and coordinate among various technical departments to sort out any technical issues pertaining to the implementation of Sandbox pilot projects; and
To review reports submitted by pilot project proponents at the end of the Sandbox pilot projects, write review reports and draw up technical recommendations for the WG’s consideration.

Co-Head

Deputy Secretary for Transport and Logistics (4)
Deputy Director-General of Civil Aviation (2)

Members

Commissioner of Customs & Excise or his/her representative
Commissioner for Digital Policy or his/her representative
Commissioner of Police or his/her representative
Commissioner for Transport or his/her representative
Director-General of Communications or his/her representative
Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services or his/her representative
Director of Fire Services or his/her representative
Director of Highways or his/her representative
Director of Hong Kong Observatory or his/her representative
Director of Lands or his/her representative
Director of Leisure and Cultural Services or his/her representative
Director of Marine or his/her representative
Director of Planning or his/her representative

Secretary

Chief Executive Officer (Management Review), Civil Aviation Department

Note: Other representatives of bureaux and departments may be invited to attend on a need basis

For details of the Sandbox, please visit the Sandbox webpage.