First Russian Post Delivery Drone Crashes After Takeoff

The Russian Post's first delivery drone crashed shortly after takeoff in the Republic of Buryatia on Monday, after hitting the wall of a house.

Details of the Experimental Flight

It was the first test carried out by the Russian Post using drones to deliver packages to remote areas, and the head of Buryatia, Aleksei Tsidenov, as well as the head of the Russian Post, Nikolai Podguzov, were in attendance.

Mission Profile and Target

During the trial, the drone was scheduled to deliver a 2 kg package from Buryatia's capital of Ulan-Ude to the village of Nizhny Sayantui, over nine miles away.

Financial Impact

The wrecked drone cost the Russian Post an estimated 21,000 US dollars.

Trial Data Summary

• Location: Republic of Buryatia (Ulan-Ude)
• Payload Capacity: 2 kg package
• Target Destination: Village of Nizhny Sayantui
• Scheduled Distance: Over nine miles
• Estimated Loss: 21,000 US dollars
• Key Attendees: Aleksei Tsidenov and Nikolai Podguzov