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China's eVTOL Drone Revolutionizes Urban Mobility in Hong Kong

1/9/2026

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A massive silver drone launched from a vessel near Shanghai in late November signals progress in China and Hong Kong's low-altitude economy.
AutoFlight, a Shanghai-based manufacturer, introduced its electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) for urban mobility.
The eVTOL can transport heavy cargo or passengers quietly and sustainably.
AutoFlight plans to expand operations in Hong Kong.
Senior vice-president Kellen Tse envisions thousands of eVTOLs in Hong Kong within a decade.

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Story summary

A massive silver drone launched from a vessel near Shanghai in late November signals progress in China and Hong Kong's low-altitude economy.
AutoFlight, a Shanghai-based manufacturer, introduced its electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) for urban mobility.
The eVTOL can transport heavy cargo or passengers quietly and sustainably.
AutoFlight plans to expand operations in Hong Kong.
Senior vice-president Kellen Tse envisions thousands of eVTOLs in Hong Kong within a decade.