Starting to use a heavy delivery drone can be exciting, sometimes even scary. Implementing a new mode of transport can seem overwhelming and laborious. However, the rewards are worth it. Drone delivery has far superior benefits in terms of cost and speed to other modes of transport in hard-to-reach areas.
Lentola’s system allows customers to receive letter mail and small packages quickly and safely. Experience has shown that a drone delivery system is most effective outside urban areas. Urban logistics are most easily achieved by bicycle. However, as distances increase, the unique strengths of delivery drones become highly apparent. A parachute can be used to drop almost any item of suitable size and weight. This even includes large glass bottles. Newspapers can be dropped at up to nine different points during a single flight.
Lentola drone delivery system can achieve at least the following benefits:
1. Distribution costs are halved. Energy requirements are minimal, and no driver is required for distribution.
2. Emissions from distribution are reduced by 70-90%. The lighter the vehicle, the lower the emissions.
3. Online orders can be delivered within minutes of placing the order. There is no need to combine orders or optimize routes, but the customer’s order can be delivered immediately.
The system enables quick deliveries from one point to a considerably large area. The operating range depends on many factors, but if it is necessary to be able to fly even in the most difficult weather conditions, with a standard 3 kg cargo it is approx. 15-20 km. The operating range can be almost double with very light cargo (e.g. a camera) and under optimal conditions.
If the nature of the operation differs significantly from the usual one, we can customize our aircraft for an additional fee, e.g. with different wing profiles and powertrain solutions.
The biggest challenges in flying arise in winter: strong winds, heavy rain, and icing conditions. While the effects of weather conditions on an aircraft can be tested outdoors, reliable results cannot be obtained solely through open-air testing, as conditions are constantly changing. For this reason, Lentola’s system has also been tested under the most extreme conditions in the laboratory – virtually uniquely worldwide.
The more densely populated an area is, the greater the risks. This significantly affects the possibilities of operating in different areas. For legal reasons, the use of the Lentola system is limited to sparsely populated areas. In these sectors, the risks have been found to be very low compared to urban areas. This is sufficient for most of our clients. The greatest benefits of delivery drones are achieved over longer distances outside of urban environments.
Drone delivery operations require a permit from the national aviation authority. Due to lengthy processing times, obtaining such a permit can take months. Lentola has in-depth knowledge of the application process and supports its clients throughout the application process to make it as quick and straightforward as possible.
Flying within visual line of sight is possible without a Specific category operating license, in accordance with general regulations regarding drones.