Cargo Delivery

Precision positioning solutions for autonomous cargo delivery and logistics operations

Autonomous Cargo Delivery

UAVLAS precision positioning systems enable reliable autonomous cargo delivery operations in challenging environments where GPS accuracy is insufficient. Our systems provide <5cm horizontal and <10cm vertical accuracy at 1m distance (accuracy scales linearly with distance) for precise landing, package handling, and logistics operations in urban, industrial, and remote locations.

Real-World Delivery Operations

Watch precision delivery to a balcony - demonstrating urban delivery capability in confined spaces.

Autonomous landing demonstration in Miami - showing real-world cargo delivery operations.

Cargo Delivery Challenges

  • Urban GPS limitations - Signal blockage and multipath in cities
  • Precision landing requirements - Accurate placement on delivery pads
  • Package protection - Gentle landing to prevent damage
  • Tight spaces - Limited landing areas in urban environments
  • Weather reliability - All-weather delivery capability
  • Safety critical - Operations near people and infrastructure

UAVLAS Cargo Delivery Solution

  • GPS-independent precision - Reliable positioning in urban canyons
  • <5cm horizontal, <10cm vertical at 1m (linear scaling) - Precise package delivery during touchdown
  • All-weather operation - Day/night, rain, fog, snow capability
  • Fast deployment - Simple ground beacon installation
  • Integration ready - Works with major delivery drone platforms

Applications

Urban Package Delivery

Last-Mile Delivery:

  • Residential package delivery
  • Rooftop landing operations
  • Balcony and terrace delivery
  • High-rise apartment delivery

Commercial Delivery:

  • Office building deliveries
  • Restaurant and retail delivery
  • Medical supply transport
  • Document courier services

Benefits:

  • Faster delivery times
  • Reduced traffic congestion
  • Lower delivery costs
  • Reduced carbon emissions

Medical Supply Delivery

Healthcare Logistics:

  • Emergency medical supplies
  • Prescription medication delivery
  • Laboratory sample transport
  • Blood and organ transport

Hospital Operations:

  • Inter-facility transfers
  • Campus delivery operations
  • Emergency department supply
  • Pharmacy-to-ward delivery

Benefits:

  • Life-saving rapid delivery
  • Temperature-controlled transport
  • Reduced response times
  • Cost-effective logistics

Remote Area Delivery

Rural Communities:

  • Remote village supply
  • Island community delivery
  • Mountain community access
  • Emergency supply delivery

Infrastructure-Limited Areas:

  • Disaster zone supply
  • Construction site delivery
  • Mining camp logistics
  • Agricultural operations

Benefits:

  • Access to underserved areas
  • Emergency response capability
  • Reduced infrastructure dependency
  • Cost-effective remote logistics

Industrial Logistics

Manufacturing Operations:

  • Inter-facility part delivery
  • Tool and equipment transport
  • Just-in-time component delivery
  • Prototype and sample transport

Distribution Centers:

  • Warehouse-to-warehouse transfer
  • Loading dock precision landing
  • Cross-dock operations
  • Returns processing

Benefits:

  • Reduced delivery times
  • Lower logistics costs
  • Improved inventory flow
  • Flexible routing

Delivery Infrastructure

Delivery Pad Systems

Rooftop Installations:

  • Commercial building rooftop pads
  • Residential building access points
  • Hospital helipad adaptations
  • Distribution center landing zones

Ground-Level Pads:

  • Parking lot delivery stations
  • Secure package lockers with landing pads
  • Curbside delivery points
  • Drive-through pickup stations

Features:

  • UAVLAS beacon integration
  • Weather protection
  • Security systems
  • Package handling automation

Package Handling

Automated Drop-Off:

  • Precision landing for gentle placement
  • Automated package release
  • Delivery confirmation
  • Recipient notification

Pickup Operations:

  • Return package pickup
  • Automated package attachment
  • Weight verification
  • Secure mounting confirmation

Benefits:

  • No human intervention required
  • Weather-protected operations
  • Secure delivery process
  • Contactless delivery

Technical Implementation

System Configuration

Ground Beacon:

  • Single beacon per delivery location
  • 0.5-20m operating range typical
  • Fixed or portable installation
  • Weatherproof housing

Aircraft Receiver:

  • Lightweight optical receiver (10-40g)
  • Standard autopilot integration
  • 20Hz position updates
  • Sub-5cm landing accuracy

Integration:

  • ArduPilot delivery mode support
  • PX4 precision landing integration
  • MAVLink position messaging
  • ROS/ROS2 logistics systems

Safety Features

Collision Avoidance:

  • Real-time position accuracy
  • Obstacle detection integration
  • Emergency abort capability
  • Go-around procedures

Weather Monitoring:

  • Wind speed assessment
  • Visibility monitoring
  • Precipitation detection
  • Automatic weather holds

Landing Zone Safety:

  • Clear zone verification
  • Personnel detection
  • Vehicle detection
  • Abort if landing zone occupied

Performance Specifications

Accuracy

  • Horizontal: ±2-5 cm typical
  • Vertical: ±3-5 cm typical
  • All weather: Consistent in rain, fog, snow

Operating Conditions

  • Temperature: -20°C to +60°C
  • Weather: Rain, fog, snow, dust
  • Wind: Up to 15 m/s with compensation
  • Visibility: Day and night operation

Delivery Capabilities

  • Payload: 1-25 kg typical drone capacity
  • Landing precision: <5cm horizontal, <10cm vertical at 1m (linear scaling) for package safety
  • Cycle time: <5 minutes per delivery
  • Range: Urban: 0.5-5m typical, Industrial: 1-20m

Use Cases

E-Commerce Delivery

Scenario: Amazon/retail package delivery to urban residences

Solution: Rooftop or balcony landing pads with UAVLAS beacons

Results:

  • 95% successful autonomous deliveries
  • Sub-30 minute delivery times
  • Zero package damage from landing errors
  • All-weather reliable operation

Medical Emergency Supply

Scenario: Emergency medical supply delivery to remote clinic

Solution: Portable UAVLAS beacon for ad-hoc landing zones

Results:

  • 15-minute response time vs 2-hour ground transport
  • Life-saving medication delivery
  • Weather-independent reliability
  • Secure landing in confined spaces

Industrial Campus Logistics

Scenario: Multi-building manufacturing campus parts delivery

Solution: Multiple fixed UAVLAS landing pads between facilities

Results:

  • 60% reduction in delivery times
  • Reduced internal logistics costs
  • Real-time inventory flow
  • Automated 24/7 operation

Getting Started

Site Assessment

  1. Delivery location survey - Identify landing zones
  2. GPS availability check - Assess positioning needs
  3. Environment evaluation - Weather, obstacles, space
  4. Traffic analysis - Delivery volume and patterns

System Deployment

  1. Beacon installation - Mount ground beacons at delivery points
  2. Aircraft integration - Install receivers on delivery drones
  3. Autopilot configuration - Configure precision landing
  4. Testing and validation - Verify accuracy and reliability

Operations Launch

  1. Staff training - Operational procedures
  2. Safety procedures - Emergency protocols
  3. Monitoring setup - Track delivery performance
  4. Continuous improvement - Optimize based on data

Supported Platforms

Delivery Drone Integration

  • ArduPilot: Native precision landing support
  • PX4: Precision landing mode compatible
  • DJI Enterprise: Integration available
  • Custom platforms: Standard interface support

Logistics Systems

  • Fleet management: Position data integration
  • Route planning: Precision landing coordinates
  • Package tracking: Delivery confirmation
  • Analytics: Performance monitoring

Ready to deploy autonomous cargo delivery? Contact us to discuss your delivery operations and receive a customized solution.