The subsidiary of the German postal delivery inaugurated by drone. Confined to deliver medicine to a remote island 12 miles from land, the craft is unlikely to be extended to other uses.
DHL tour to experience the drone. After the recent announcements from Amazon and Google India to Australia, the German carrier, a subsidiary of Deutsche Post, will make its first deliveries by air and in an automated way. The “Parcelcopter” which could be translated as “Coliscopter” will initially mission to deliver drugs in the German island of Juist.
Coming from a research project started in December 2013, this UAV is a first for the European logistics industry. To fly, the drone of DHL had to obtain the necessary authorization, however, limited to a specific scope and be fully adapted to weather conditions in the North Sea. If this UAV is fully autonomous, it may be supported by an operator in case of problems.
To reach the remote island of 12 km, the Parcelcopter fly at an altitude of 50 meters and a speed of 18 meters per second, or about 65 km / h. Intended for emergency drugs and products, and to cover deficiencies ferry, the UAV will operate between two fixed bases scheduled for landing and takeoff. A courier will then take to route the order to the recipient.
By the admission of DHL, this project mainly serves as pilot for evaluating the constraints and benefits of UAV logistics use. When asked about the topic at the show E-commerce Paris, the French industry experts believe that this technology is relevant only in emergency situations or to serve single people. Do not bother to get a pizza delivered to the edge of the window
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