# Package-Delivering Drones DHL's Parcelocopter Speeds Up Package Delivery Logistics By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-05-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parcelcopter References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/dhl-drone-delivery/43248/) & [dhl](http://www.dhl.com/en/press/releases/releases_2016/all/parcel_ecommerce/successful_trial_integration_dhl_parcelcopter_logistics_chain.html) Globally well renowned package delivery company [DHL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dhl-express-canada) is introducing the third generation of its Parcelcopter, a drone that is more than capable of [boosting existing logistics chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inventory-drone) within the DHL service by making it possible to deliver packages with a degree of speed and efficiency that regular mail-delivery road vehicles simply cannot be expected to match. The new version of the Parcelcopter can take off vertically like a helicopter before then moving forward like an airplane. It is capable of flying along at a speed of up to 70 km/h while securely holding on to a package that can weigh up to 4.4 pounds for a maximum distance of 8.3 km. Ultimately, the new Parcelcopter well and truly proves that [drone-based package deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-drone-network) aren't just a thing of the future, but are fast becoming a part of the present system of package delivery infrastructure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Delivery Drones:** DHL's Parcelcopter proves the viability of drone package delivery infrastructure. - **Vertical Takeoff Drones:** Parcelcopter's vertical takeoff feature demonstrates an innovative solution for drone package delivery. - **Efficient Package Delivery:** The Parcelcopter shows that drone package delivery is faster and more efficient than traditional mail-delivery vehicles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Logistics:** The logistics industry could benefit from adopting drone technology for faster and more efficient package delivery. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry could utilize delivery drones to offer faster shipping times and a competitive edge. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry could see disruptions in package delivery with the use of vertical takeoff drones that can bypass road traffic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intercity Cargo Delivery Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-express.md) - [Logistical Heavy-Duty Delivery Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-flycart-100.md) - [Autonomous VTOL Cargo Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-cargo-drone.md) - [End-To-End Parcel Delivery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endtoend-parcel-delivery-platform.md) - [Streamlined Drone Delivery Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-delivery-network.md) - [Self-Steering Delivery Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-2.md) - [Tilting Delivery Drone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-concepts.md) - [Range-Roving Cargo Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rangeroving-cargo-drone.md) - [Drone-Compatible Smart Mailboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-mailboxes.md)