Robotic Delivery System Takes Flight

Logistics and medical applications can benefit from Emqopter’s autonomous drone system.

Related To:

March 27, 2023

2 min read

This video appeared in Machine Design and has been published here with permission.

Check out more Hannover Messe 2023 coverage.

Emqopter was showcasing its Q-Series autonomous drone delivery system at the Hannover Messe press preview. The system consists of a delivery drone and robot that can deliver a package without human interaction.

The system can transport up to 5 kilograms for an hour. The package can be handed off to the system robot to complete the delivery, making it suitable for logistics operations and medical sample transportation.

Specifications of the Q series, as listed on the Emqopter website:

Type: available as an octocopter or as a hexacopter
Wing span: approx. 150 cm
Frame with foldable outriggers
Motors (maximum power consumption: approximately 4,000 W)
ESCs
Propeller
Fairing and cover
Power distribution board
Payload: okotopter up to 2 kg, hexakopter up to 5 kg
Standard model comes without flight electronics
Integration of any flight electronics by customers or if required as an extension by Emqopter possible