Intercity drone delivery service launched in Bay Area

Officials and industry players say a new logistics route using drones to transport goods between Shenzhen and Zhongshan that was launched last week will boost development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

The route, which operates between Shenzhen's Nanshan district and the town of Xiaolan in Zhongshan, spans over 70 kilometers, with a flight time of around 45 minutes.

The drone's manufacturer, Phoenix Wings, said the unmanned aerial vehicle can carry up to 20 kilograms. With an average cruising speed of 108 kilometers per hour, it can be used in areas such as emergency support, intercity fast delivery and offshore logistics.