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Revolutionary solutions for urban logistics within reach

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05.03. 2025
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How best to combine the latest technologies to make last mile delivery fast, efficient and emission-free? This is what our startups E-CAFE BIKE from the Mobility Hub of the Technology Incubation and 3L Robotics from the ESA BIC Czech Republic space incubator tried out in a unique collaboration.

You can read more about the whole concept, which provides a sustainable and reliable solution for any type of urban area, in the following case study.

What will the future of parcel delivery in cities look like? This question was answered by an innovative demonstration at the Brno Exhibition Centre (BVV), where a revolutionary delivery system using drones and helipads from 3L Robotics was tested. This advanced mode of transportation uses eco-friendly micro-mobility and state-of-the-art technology to bring faster, more efficient and sustainable solutions to urban logistics.

Combining ecology and technology

It all starts with the ecological movement of the shipment around the city by means of an electric cargo bicycle with a cargo trolley from E-CAFE BIKE, operated by Švihé Synku, a Brno-based company that is a business partner of the parcel carrier PPL. The electric bicycle brought the shipment to the entrance gate of the exhibition centre, where a helipad was placed to receive and send the shipments. The courier simply placed the parcel in the helipad and selected the destination helipad on the interactive interface – the rest of the process is completely automatic.

The drone arrives to pick up the shipment on a helipad, lands safely and uses an automated system to load the shipment. It then takes off again and delivers it to the addressed helipad within the BVV premises. The entire process is designed to be as efficient and safe as possible, and within an enclosed area where drone overflights are permitted by legislation.

“This technology shows how drones can change the way delivery is done in urban areas in the future. The combination of eco-friendly cargo electric bikes and drones brings the efficiency and sustainability that are essential for the future of urban logistics,” said Luboš Lněnička, of 3L Robotics.

Automation and safety first

One of the key aspects of this system is its full automation. Once the destination helipad has been selected by the courier, all shipment handling is done without human intervention. This ensures not only efficiency and speed of delivery, but also maximum safety of the entire process.

This system is designed to be fully functional not only in the BVV area, but also in other closed areas such as corporate campuses, logistics centres or industrial zones where legislation allows the safe use of larger drones with shipments. As a result, it offers a flexible solution for the efficient transport of shipments over short distances, even in complicated urban areas or areas with difficult terrain.

“Automation is the key to the future of urban logistics. With a fully automated system, we can optimize the delivery of shipments while minimizing the risk of human error. This system is also environmentally friendly and sustainable, which is a priority for us,” added Luboš Lněnička from 3L Robotics.

An environmentally friendly approach to parcel delivery

The combination of eco-friendly cargo electric bikes and drones is revolutionising urban logistics, significantly reducing carbon footprint and environmental impact. The cargo e-bike from E-BIKE ensures the delivery of the shipment to the gateway, where a helipad is ready for dispatch. This method of delivery not only minimises CO₂ emissions, but also improves urban walkability through the use of cycle lanes and less strain on transport infrastructure.

“Cargo electric bikes are not only environmentally friendly, but also very efficient. Combined with drones, we can ensure fast delivery of shipments even in densely populated urban areas, and completely emission-free. We believe that this combination is the future of urban logistics,” said Zuzana Malinová from E-CAFE BIKE.

The BVV Living Lab at the Brno Exhibition Centre enables testing of technologies in real conditions, which provides valuable data for further development and optimization of the system. This innovative approach combines the speed and efficiency of drone transport with the environmental sustainability of micro-mobility. Through testing in the BVV Living Labs, developers gain valuable experience and data that contribute to the further improvement of the technology and its wider use in practice.

“We are proud to be part of this innovation. Testing at BVV allows us to validate technologies that can fundamentally change urban logistics. We see huge potential to make transport more efficient and at the same time reduce the environmental burden, ” said Marie Zezůlková, head of the BVV Living Lab.

3L Robotics is a Czech company and develops advanced technologies for the final delivery of shipments using drones and helipads, including software applications for their coordination, which ensure efficient route planning, safe landing and automated loading and unloading of shipments. 3L Robotics cooperates with the European Space Agency (ESA) to use the Galileo navigation system and space data, which enables highly accurate drone navigation and route optimization.

Through this collaboration, 3L Robotics brings a revolutionary solution for urban logistics that is fast, efficient and environmentally friendly, transforming the way last-mile deliveries are made.

The article was taken from a press release about the collaboration between startups E-CAFE BIKE (Technology Incubation Project) and 3L ROBOTICS (ESA BIC Czech Republic).

More details on startups:

E-CAFE BIKE – Mobility Innovation Hub
3L ROBOTICS – ESA BIC Czech Republic

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