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Hong Kong's Development Bureau will test whether heavy-duty drones, weighing nearly 150kg (330.6lbs) each, can carry essential items across up to six sites over the next 12 months.
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Who
Hong Kong's Development Bureau, South China Morning Post
What
Hong Kong's Development Bureau will test whether heavy-duty drones, weighing nearly 150kg (330.6lbs) each, can carry essential items across up to six sites over the next 12 months.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:00:17 GMT · 2h 22m ago
Where
Hong Kong ·
Why
The initiative is part of a push for a 'low-altitude economy' and aims to reduce safety risks and save maintenance costs for public projects and facilities.
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How this affects you
This trial could lead to the adoption of heavy-duty drones in Hong Kong's construction and maintenance sectors, potentially improving efficiency, lowering operational safety risks, and enhancing emergency response capabilities in the city.
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