Singapore Post delivered mail in the city-state on Thursday, using a drone that authenticated the recipient and delivered to a location the user chose.
The test flight which took five minutes and flew 2 kilometers carried a letter as well as t-shirt in a packet.
SingPost has developed a secure authentication system and an app for users to ensure that the package is delivered to the intended recipient, said Bernard Leong, head of digital services at the company, in a video. Users will be able to select their preferred delivery date and time through the app, he added.
SingPost Collaborates With @IDAsg to Develop First Drone for Mail Delivery! More at http://t.co/MvkRfCsHQD pic.twitter.com/ygWkRH4omT
— Singapore Post (@SingPost) October 8, 2015
It’s one of the world’s first attempts to deliver mail using drones. Swiss Post recently conducted similar tests in Switzerland in order to explore the possibilities of using drones for shipping parcels in emergency situations and to remote areas.
➤ Singpost collaborates with IDA to develop first drone for mail delivery (PDF)
