Hong Kong just leveled up its food delivery game! China’s tech giant Meituan launched its first drone-powered delivery route in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region this week, slashing delivery times from 40 minutes to just five.
The Keeta drone, operated by Meituan’s subsidiary, zipped 1.8 kilometers across the sea from Hong Kong Science Park to Ma On Shan Promenade – a journey that would take road couriers nearly an hour. Talk about a sky-high upgrade!
Why It Matters
This pilot is part of Hong Kong’s new low-altitude economy sandbox, designed to fast-track futuristic tech. Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong called it a 'milestone,' adding that the government will break regulatory barriers to support market-led projects.
Phase two of the sandbox opens soon, and Meituan plans to expand routes to residential areas with aerial drop-off lockers. Imagine grabbing your dim sum straight from the sky!
What’s Next?
With drones cutting emissions and traffic, this could reshape urban logistics globally. As Wong said: 'Hong Kong is committed to being a testing ground for innovation.'
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