A JD group unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) delivers packages. [Photo/VCG]

Drones for deliveries

One of China’s largest online retailers Jingdong (JD) Group plans to build the world’s first aerial logistic network of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), or drones.

The system covers UAV logistics, rural e-commerce, cross-border e-commerce, internet finance and upgrading the traditional logistics system.

Upon implementation, medium and large drones will be used to deliver within a radius of over 300 kilometers.