Our Vision and Mission
RCLAE aims to pioneer the transformation of low-altitude transportation and logistics, creating a future where the efficient and safe use of low-altitude airspace seamlessly connects people, goods, and regions. The primary goal of RCLAE is to develop and implement key low-altitude technologies including but not limited to low-altitude airspace surveillance, low-altitude airspace operation and management, and safe and environmentally friendly flight.
The RCLAE is striving for achieving the following major objectives:
- Develop technologies, operational procedure and policies for safe and efficient low-altitude transportation, maintenance and other services.
- Address challenges hindering widespread implementation of low-altitude transportation, maintenance, and other services.
- Establish global leadership in low-altitude technology research and development.
Potential Impact
Establishing RCLAE will have a significantly influence economic growth, smart city development, and urban mobility. By fostering new business opportunities and enhancing infrastructure efficiency, it aims to improve the overall quality of life. The integration of intelligent transportation systems and sustainable transport modes will facilitate seamless connectivity, reduce traffic congestion, and transform the urban landscape in a forward-looking way. Furthermore, unmanned/autonomous air system technologies can be applied to many other sectors such as inspecting, maintenance, agriculture, and environment protection. Essentially they can fully or partially automate many tasks, reducing human intervention and significantly increasing productivity.
RCLAE will also focus on social and economic innovation. The research outcomes of low-altitude transportation and logistics can be applied in specific scenarios in remote areas in Hong Kong. Members will collaborate with the Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation (JCDISI) to conduct applications such as using drones to deliver medicine to elderly individuals who lives in remote areas. This serves as a cost-efficient and time-efficient solution to minimize the challenges in traveling that these elderly face. Competitions centered on social and economic innovation related to LAE could be also be organized to engage students to devolve themselves in research. Applying the results raising from RCLAE to real applications will bring significant social and economic impact by enhancing access to healthcare for underserved communities.
