Yichang begins first drone courier service
2025-01-27 17:01:00
By Ma Yuanchen.
Yichang launched its first drone logistics service on January 23. A drone carrying express parcels flew from Aijia Town to Aijia Village, covering about 2.5 kilometers. This launch represents a significant advancement for Yichang in the low-altitude economy and drone courier services.
<caption>Logistic drones are showcased at the launch ceremony.
Yichang launched its first drone logistics service on January 23. A drone carrying express parcels flew from Aijia Town to Aijia Village, covering about 2.5 kilometers. This launch represents a significant advancement for Yichang in the low-altitude economy and drone courier services.
<caption>A drone carrying express parcels takes off from Aijia Town during the launching ceremony.
Photo by Lin Xiao
Photo by Lin Xiao
Hubei Province is actively advancing its low-altitude economy, designating Wuhan as the core city and Yichang as a key player. In Yichang, drones are utilized for various purposes, including transporting oranges, supervising fisheries, and conducting medical rescues. The city is home to institutions such as China Three Gorges University and Three Gorges Aviation College.
Yichang currently has 19 drone docking stations, covering 1,200 square kilometers of low-altitude airspace in the city center. The city has also initiated its first drone operation management platform, which is expected to expand by 2025 to include 113 intelligent docking stations across all counties and towns, creating a comprehensive city-wide low-altitude remote sensing monitoring network.
Yichang currently has 19 drone docking stations, covering 1,200 square kilometers of low-altitude airspace in the city center. The city has also initiated its first drone operation management platform, which is expected to expand by 2025 to include 113 intelligent docking stations across all counties and towns, creating a comprehensive city-wide low-altitude remote sensing monitoring network.
<caption>Logistic drones are showcased at the launch ceremony.
