# Unmanned Cargo Drones The Compact 'Cargo Unmanned Air System' Can Carry Surprisingly Heavy Loads By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-07-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-unmanned-air-system References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/uav-large-capacity-multi-platform/33073/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1738312538/low-cost-multirole-uav) The Cargo Unmanned Air System (Cargo UAS) is a drone, still under development, that aims to well and truly stand out among other [cargo-carrying drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-matrice-400). The highlight of this particular drone is that it will be able to carry as much as 60 kg of payload. The developers aim to eventually build a production unmanned aerial vehicle that will be able to carry up to 400 kg. The Cargo Unmanned Air System's design includes basic landing skids and an open frame platform that makes it easier for ground crew to load and unload payloads. It is also equipped with shock absorbers to take care of unforeseen bumpy landings that could damage the payload. The drone's developers believe it could be used to [deliver packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endtoend-parcel-delivery-platform) as well as [food, water, medical supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-supply-deliveries) and emergency equipment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Unmanned Cargo Drones:** Opportunity to revolutionize the delivery industry by efficiently transporting heavy payloads using drones. - **Heavy Payload Drones:** The development of drones that can carry large loads opens up possibilities for industries such as logistics and construction. - **Aerial Delivery Systems:** Creating efficient and reliable methods of delivering packages, medical supplies, and emergency equipment via drones. ### Where This Applies - **Logistics:** Utilizing unmanned cargo drones to streamline shipping and deliveries, reducing costs and increasing efficiency. - **Construction:** Using heavy payload drones for transporting construction materials to remote or difficult-to-access locations, improving construction processes. - **E-commerce:** Implementing aerial delivery systems to provide faster and more convenient delivery options for online purchases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Range-Roving Cargo Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rangeroving-cargo-drone.md) - [Autonomous VTOL Cargo Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-cargo-drone.md) - [Heavy-Lifting Unmanned Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavylifting-unmanned-helicopter.md) - [Logistical Heavy-Duty Delivery Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-flycart-100.md) - [Heavy Payload-Accommodating Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-drone.md) - [Intercity Cargo Delivery Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-express.md) - [Autonomous Commercial-Ready Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fixar-007.md) - [Temperature-Resistant Delivery Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperatureresistant-delivery-drones.md) - [Autonomous Cargo Gliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-glider.md)