Express deliveries by drones and cargo bikes
The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences and Wingcopter in Germany have launched the "drone-cargo- express-delivery" project. The "Liefermichel" pilot offers residents of remote districts in Michelstadt, Hesse, the opportunity to have groceries and consumer goods delivered to their homes quickly and emission-free by delivery drone and cargo bike. The drone deliveries are intended to sustainably improve local supply in the region.
As partners, the project includes the supermarket chain Rewe, the mobile communications company Vodafone, the cargo bike manufacturer Riese & Müller and the city of Michelstadt. It is being funded by the German federal ministry for digital and transport with a total of EUR 430,000.
Based on the experiences in Michelstadt, a sustainable and scalable business model is to be developed to improve local supply in other rural regions of Germany. (ah)