Dubai’s Aramex has announced a new partnership with Dronamics, the world’s first cargo drone airline.
Both companies announced a Letter of Intent (LOI) agreement to collaborate on cargo drone flights.
This partnership aims to leverage Dronamics’ drone technology and the courier company’s fleet management capabilities to enable same-day middle-mile and long-range deliveries.
“We’re excited to collaborate with Aramex, integrating Dronamics’ cargo drone technology to bring the transformative benefits of rapid, cost-effective, and sustainable same-day delivery to the global stage,” Svilen Rangelov, Co-Founder and CEO of Dronamics said.
Aramex Taps Dronamics for Drone Delivery Expertise
Dronamics, renowned for its expertise in engineering and operating remotely piloted cargo aircraft, will provide its drone technology to Aramex.
The goal is to facilitate efficient and timely deliveries. With an annual parcel movement of 100 million, Aramex is well-positioned to explore the potential of cargo drone operations.
The initial focus of this collaboration will be on deployment opportunities in the UAE, followed by other key markets such as South Africa and Australia.
Both Dronamics and Aramex share a common vision for the cargo drone delivery market and are eager to explore the potential benefits it offers.
The partnership between Dronamics and Aramex has been facilitated by the Strategic Development Fund (SDF), which acts as a strategic investor in Dronamics.
“We are delighted to partner with Dronamics to explore their cargo drone capabilities within our operations. This aligns well with our continuing efforts towards harnessing innovation for enhanced operational efficiency, providing an exceptional customer experience, and minimizing our carbon footprint across the UAE and our global operations,” Alaa Saoudi, Aramex Chief Operating Officer – Express Management said.
This collaboration will enable the shipping company, known for its expertise in express logistics and transportation, to offer Dronamics’ innovative cargo drone solution on a larger scale.
Dronamics: Faster, Cheaper, Greener Transport
Dronamics’ technology has the potential to provide up to 80 percent faster, 50 percent cheaper, and 60 percent lower CO2 emissions compared to traditional transport services.
Dronamics’ remotely-piloted aircraft, known as the Black Swan, requires only 400 meters for takeoff and landing.
This makes it a viable solution for reaching remote and underserved areas where traditional airport infrastructure is lacking or underdeveloped.
“This partnership with Dronamics adds a new element to our Future vehicle program. We hope to pilot flights with Dronamics in 2024, partnering with the broader ecosystem of regulators and enablers,” Angad Singh, Aramex Global Innovation Director said.
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