Getting a drone to deliver your coffee at the Great Wall!

Not long ago, a friend of mine took a day trip to the Badaling section of the Great Wall on the outskirts of Beijing. While there, she ordered a cup of iced coffee using an app on her mobile phone. To her surprise, it was delivered by a drone within five minutes.

This is a convenience that is increasingly available in China because of the rapid development of instant delivery services through drones.

In August, Badaling Great Wall launched the first drone delivery route in Beijing, as the scenic spot aims to enhance tourist experience, strengthen emergency support capabilities and improve the digital capabilities of its daily operations and maintenance.