The Master of Science in Engineering in Low-Altitude Technology MSc(Eng)(LAT) is a cutting-edge programme designed to equip students with a comprehensive foundation in the theoretical principles and innovative design of low-altitude aerial vehicles, alongside their safe operation. This program is tailored to prepare graduates to swiftly adapt to the rapidly evolving sectors of the low-altitude economy (LAE), which encompasses drones, unmanned small-to-medium cargo planes, executive jets, engines, fans and propellers, general avionics, and aviation economics, all supporting the burgeoning low-altitude transportation network.

Our curriculum provides students with essential knowledge in aerial vehicle design and manufacturing processes, as well as fundamental skills in aerial vehicle operations. Through hands-on training, students will master the design and implementation of fabrication processes for aerial vehicle devices. This programme is committed to supplying the urgently needed talent to drive the development of the low-altitude industry in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and beyond, thereby fostering innovation and technological advancement in the region. 

This programme cultivates professionals with interdisciplinary and comprehensive capabilities in low-altitude flight design, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship. Students will be well-prepared to address complex issues related to the low-altitude economy, including technology development, operational logistics, certification, and the technical knowledge necessary for policy formulation. 

By fostering professional expertise and promoting technological innovation, this programme aims to meet the urgent market demand for skilled professionals in the low-altitude sector. The MSc(Eng)(LAT) programme will help to develop students to become a leader in this exciting and rapidly growing field.

The MSc(Eng)(LAT) programme is offered in full-time mode only. The normative study period is 1.5 years and the maximum study period is 3 years. Students are required to complete 54 credits plus a dissertation (equivalent to 30 credits) to graduate.