Some time ago, a logistics drone, code-named Vesper, debuted in Guangzhou, and it was delivering a box of hot takeaways. The air logistics route that was commissioned on the same day started at Guangzhou Tianhe Software Park and ended at Jifei Technology Guangzhou Headquarters. The total flight distance was about 1.6 kilometers. The whole flight was extremely stable, the soup was not spilled, and the food was still hot when received. If the leg strength of the takeaway brother is estimated, the distance of 1.6 kilometers includes waiting for traffic lights and the time to go up and downstairs. It takes about 10 minutes to complete this order. According to the on-site food trial distribution demonstration, using drones to deliver takeaway, the one-way delivery time can be reduced to 3 minutes.
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It is understood that this aircraft was jointly developed by Airbus Europe and Jifei Technology. In terms of security, the aircraft will be based on a centimeter-level high-precision navigation network composed of more than 2,000 RTK base stations across the country, and automatically and accurately fly according to preset routes; it is safe to take out, and it is equipped with an independent drone parachute protection system with high sensitivity throughout Detect flight deviation and escort for safe flight. The UAV uses a high-efficiency four-rotor design with a maximum take-off weight of 19.4kg, a payload of 5kg, a maximum flight time of 25 minutes, a cruise speed of 43.2km / h, and a maximum flight speed of 12m / s. Of course, fast is not the only goal of drone delivery. It is more important to improve the logistics and distribution network. The range of people ordering is no longer restricted to 3 ~ 5 kilometers, and merchants located far away can also order and deliver.

Vesper logistics drone trial run

In recent years, the use of drones for terminal distribution has been a major trend in the development of the industry. Many countries and enterprises are focusing on the development and application of drones in this field. In addition to drones, there are unmanned delivery vehicles launched by Meituan Takeaway.

Unmanned delivery vehicles are mainly used in outdoor closed park distribution scenarios. It is said that they can automatically avoid obstacles and automatically plan routes under complex road conditions, choose the best route and avoid obstacles in the distance. The indoor unmanned distribution robot "Fukubukuro" mainly works in the building, and aims at the last 100 meters of the distribution process: go upstairs and take the delivery to the user.

At that time, the user only needs to place an order with the mobile phone, and the delivery staff will pack the goods and hang them on the grapple released by the drone. After the fixing is completed, the drone will automatically fly to the destination and finally pass the hover. Complete the order in the form of airborne cargo. The whole process can be said to be done in one go and very convenient.