Shenzhen opens the third regular route for drone distribution.

Thanks to CTOnews.com netizens for the clues delivery! According to official statistics, the output value of Shenzhen's low-level economy reached 75 billion yuan in 2022, accounting for 70 percent of the country, CTOnews.com reported on September 5. The third regular route of Meituan drones in Nanshan District of Shenzhen was officially launched in Shenzhen Talent Park yesterday.

According to reports, the new route, as a pilot project of intelligent operation reform and innovation in Houhai, Nanshan District, is jointly built by Meituan drones and China Resources Houhai Smart City operators.

The route operates from 11:00 to 17:40 and the take-off point is located in the coastal city shopping area. when users place an order in Shenzhen Talent Park, about 1km away from the take-off point, the merchant can receive the meal a few minutes after serving the meal, and the delivery time is nearly 50 per cent shorter than in the past.

Referring to previous reports from CTOnews.com, Meituan announced on February 23 this year that its urban low-altitude logistics solution had been approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China and obtained the "letter of approval for the trial operation of specific types of drones" and the "General Aviation Enterprise Operation license" issued by the department.

Official data show that by the end of August 2023, Meituan drones had landed in seven business districts and 17 routes in Shenzhen, Shanghai and other cities, and could provide drone delivery services to 14 community office buildings and four 5A-class scenic spots. more than 184,000 user orders have been completed.