# High-Range Delivery Drones The Pegasus Drone Offers Substantial Carrying Capacities By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-delivery-drone References: [producthunt](https://www.producthunt.com/tech/pegasus) & [hyl.io](https://hyl.io/) The nascent [delivery drone sector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-drone-network) is already home to a number of highly innovative products, but the Hylio startup is looking to well and truly stand out with the introduction of the Pegasus, a drone that is unique in that it offers a substantial payload of 1.1 kg as well as a healthy range of 6.4 kilometers. This delivery drone is equipped with GPS technology that helps it navigate to its destination, with delivery coordinators able to make use a [companion smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endtoend-parcel-delivery-platform) to program in destinations and routes. The drone itself features substantial use of carbon fiber and aircraft-grade aluminum, allowing for optimized range and stable flight. The Pegasus drone is the kind of innovation that should have [traditional mail delivery services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golerobotics-aa2) quaking in their boots, as it promises efficient and ultra-fast deliveries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 72% | 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) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-range Delivery Drones:** Delivery drones with extended range capabilities to carry substantial payloads. - **GPS Navigation for Autonomous Drones:** Use of GPS technology to enable drones to navigate and deliver packages efficiently. - **Advanced Materials for Drones:** Innovative use of carbon fiber and aircraft-grade aluminum as building materials to optimize range and achieve stable flight. ### Where This Applies - **Logistics and Delivery:** Delivery companies can use high-range drones that carry substantial payloads to increase the efficiency of their operations. - **Technology and Electronics:** Manufacturers can create GPS technology that enables drones to accurately navigate and deliver packages. - **Aerospace and Defense:** The advancement of materials science can create new opportunities for using advanced materials in drones that provide better range and stability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Range-Roving Cargo Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rangeroving-cargo-drone.md) - [Temperature-Resistant Delivery Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperatureresistant-delivery-drones.md) - [Autonomous VTOL Cargo Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-cargo-drone.md) - [Autonomous Cargo Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-drones.md) - [Heavy Payload-Accommodating Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-drone.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) - [Intercity Cargo Delivery Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-express.md) - [Autonomous Commercial-Ready Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fixar-007.md)