Grasshopper Air Mobility develops autonomous cargo drone solutions that integrate both aerial and ground mobility for enhanced logistics scalability. Their heavy-cargo drones support industries like cold-chain and supply-chain by enabling seamless, indoor-to-indoor transport of payloads up to 350 kg. This hybrid approach lowers operational costs and simplifies deployment within existing intra-logistics processes.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Traditional delivery methods using trucks face limitations in speed, punctuality, and environmental impact, particularly for first and last-mile logistics. Existing solutions often lack full automation, require manual handling, and struggle to integrate seamlessly with modern industrial automation systems.
Solution
Grasshopper Air Mobility offers fully automated cargo drones designed to integrate air mobility with ground logistics systems. The Grasshopper e350 is a flying cargo van that autonomously handles first and last-mile delivery, loading, and charging processes. This system more than doubles delivery speed compared to trucks, achieves a 99% punctuality rate, and provides zero-emission, cost-effective logistics solutions.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes companies in Industry 4.0 seeking to modernize their supply chains with automated, sustainable, and high-speed logistics solutions.
Features
- Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) capabilities for flexible deployment in various environments
- Autonomous first and last-mile driving for seamless integration into logistics sites
- Electric and hybrid hydrogen power options, offering inter-regional ranges up to 600 km
- Automated loading and unloading systems for efficient cargo handling
- Automated charging and battery swapping capabilities for continuous operation
- Logistics software integration for streamlined supply chain management
- Payload capacity of 350 kg, accommodating a standard pallet with 1-meter height