“During the inaugural flight, a UAV designed and manufactured by CT UAV carried a 2kg parcel across a distance of more than 12 kilometres each way in approximately 15 minutes. The journey, which crosses open sea, is estimated to be six times faster than road transport and three times faster than waterway delivery.”
“Authorities said the application of UAV technology could reduce total travel time between Cần Giờ and Vũng Tàu by 80–90 per cent compared to conventional road transport. Once fully operational, the route is expected to handle between 3,000 and 5,000 small parcels under 2kg per day from inner HCM City to the Vũng Tàu area. The service is also projected to meet delivery demand from vessels operating offshore, with around 120 large ships in the area each day potentially requiring parcel and document transfers.”
“Beyond postal delivery, UAV technology is expected to support offshore logistics, maritime inspection and monitoring, and emergency medical assistance at sea. The initiative is seen as laying important groundwork for the expansion of UAV-based services and the gradual formation of a low-altitude economy as a new driver of growth in Việt Nam.”
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