Every year, the World Economic Forum recognizes leading global technology companies poised to have significant impact on business and society, such as 23andMe, Google, Palantir and Wikipedia. Matternet is now one of the latest recipients of this distinction.

In spring 2015, Swiss Post, Swiss WorldCargo (the air freight division of Swiss International Air Lines) and Matternet (a logistics drone manufacturer based in California) joined forces to test the practical use of drones in logistics. The possible areas of application offered by drone technology are very diverse, ranging from delivery to peripheral areas to the express delivery of goods.

The three companies are currently researching the practical uses that drone technology could offer, and the business case to support such a development. The possibilities range from internal logistics to the delivery of consignments over the last mile.

Announcing Matternet ONE, the first smart drone for transportation, which realizes the vision of sending things through the air — magically, with the touch of a button. We believe that Matternet ONE has the power and simplicity to disrupt the last-mile logistics industry, transforming the way we get or give access to things locally.