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Royal Mail has launched a new trial that will see uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, deliver mail between the remote Scottish islands of Islay and Jura.
The trial, conducted in collaboration with drone developer Skyports and Argyll and Bute Council, was partially funded by a £250,000 grant from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to demonstrate the potential of drones in enhancing public services.
This initiative marked the first instance where postal workers actively loaded and unloaded drones.
The multirotor drone, which is reportedly capable of carrying up to six kilograms, had been previously used in Orkney trials.
The drone will operate under Extended Visual Line of Sight (EVLOS) flying, allowing it to travel beyond the standard visual range with the assistance of trained observers ensuring safe operation.
The trial was established to address the logistical challenges posed by the Inner Hebrides’ weather and geography, which often disrupted traditional ferry-based mail transport. Read more
Source: LOGISTICS MANAGER
