Press Releases and Stories

2025

Thumbnail
Press Releases
Drones, Robotics
Government Launches Regulatory Sandbox Pilot Projects at HKUST
The Government announced today (March 20) the list of the first batch of low-altitude economy (LAE) Regulatory Sandbox pilot projects, which will be rolled out progressively, to enable members of the public to "see and feel" the tangible benefits of the LAE.

2024

Press Releases
Research, Research and Technology, Drones, Electronic and Computer Engineering
HKUST Develops Groundbreaking Artificial Compound Eye to Revolutionize Robotic Vision at Lower Cost but Higher Sensitivity

2019

News
Aircraft and Aeronautical Engineering, Drones
Over-regulation of Drones Just Doesn't Fly
Unmanned aircraft systems started to gain attention in US military operations more than a decade ago, but nowadays, people enjoy flying drones for photography and videography purposes. Drones are also gaining widespread acceptance for goods delivery, surveying and scientific research.
News
Student Competition, Hackathon, Computer Science and Engineering, Drones
Engineering Student Team Crowned Champion at Smart Warehouse Hackathon
A team of 5 HKUST School of Engineering (SENG) students brought home the championship at the Kerry Logistics Hackathon in February, a competition that sought to explore the possibility of using drones to help run smart warehouses.
News
Environment, Environmental Engineering: Air Quality Study, Innovation, Drones
High Time for Clarity on Sea Emissions
By Prof. Ning Zhi, Associate Professor of Environment and Sustainability Marine emissions account for 40 percent of air pollution sources in Hong Kong - making them one of the city's most significant pollutant sources.