FedEx and Elroy Air to Test Autonomous Drone Cargo Delivery


FedEx Express is joining with Elroy Air to build the first end-to-end autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aerial cargo system. FedEx Express will develop plans to test Elroy Air’s Chaparral autonomous air cargo system for middle-mile logistics operations, moving shipments between sortation locations.

The recently announced Chaparral is an eVTOL aerial cargo system that can autonomously pick up 300-500 pounds of cargo and deliver it up to 300 miles. It is capable of longer-range flights without additional infrastructure, such as airports or charging stations.

FedEx and Elroy Air will pursue certifications and begin flight testing in 2023.

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