Drone deliveries take off in rural regions of Wuhan

By scanning a QR code at a service station, Li Xinpeng had his parcels delivered by an unmanned vehicle, thanks to the launch of the first rural drone delivery route in Wuhan, Hubei province.

"Drone transport is really great. I guess it will be easier for my fellow villagers to shop online in the future," said Li, who lives in Lizhen village, Xinzhou district.

Li's parcels were delivered by a drone carrying over 20 postal packages. The drone is capable of flying at a speed of 70 kilometers per hour and cruising at an altitude of 120 meters.