无人机山区邮路架起便民“空中桥梁” 见证未来低空物流市场前景广阔

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the first drone postal route in the mountainous areas of Anyang, Henan Province, significantly enhances logistics efficiency for residents in remote areas, addressing the challenges of the "first mile" and "last mile" delivery issues [1][11]. Group 1: Operational Efficiency - The drone postal route operates 1 to 2 scheduled flights daily, covering 11 administrative villages, thus improving logistics for over 4,000 residents [5]. - Previously, residents had to walk four hours to reach the nearest distribution point; now, drone delivery reduces this time to just 7 minutes [3]. Group 2: Cost and Convenience - The cost of using the drone service is comparable to traditional postal services, with a starting fee of approximately 8 yuan for the first weight unit and 4 yuan per kilogram for additional weight [6]. - The process for residents to send items via drone is straightforward, involving weighing the package, scanning a code, and placing it in a designated area for pickup by the drone [8]. Group 3: Market Potential - The successful operation of the drone postal route highlights the potential for low-altitude logistics in similar geographically challenging areas across China, where logistics costs are typically high and efficiency is low [11]. - The market for low-altitude logistics, including mountainous, island, and urban areas, is projected to reach over 120 billion yuan annually, indicating significant growth opportunities [13].