The Trustworthy AI and Autonomous Systems Laboratory (TASLAB) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) visited the Shenzhen Phoenix Wings UAV Bao’an Operations Center. The academic-industry visit explored the future of UAV logistics and possible areas of collaboration.
Company introduction
Phoenix Wings Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of SF Group, is committed to full-stack independent research and development. The company continuously enhances its service capabilities and product systems around drone logistics products, drone technology products and drone hardware products. Its independently developed drones offer transport capacities from 0.5 kg to 50 kg and distances from 10 km to 110 km, covering models such as multi-rotor and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) fixed-wing aircraft.
Drone products of Phoenix Wings Technology.
As the first company in China to obtain a civil unmanned aircraft operator certificate, Phoenix Wings Technology has maintained a leading position in the logistics drone sector. It focuses on extended applications in express delivery, medical services, emergency response and inspections. The company has achieved full-terrain coverage, spanning urban areas, plains, plateaus, mountains, snowy regions and islands. Starting from Asia, it has expanded its services to Europe, Africa and South America, cooperating with local partners in 18 countries.
Visit highlights
The visit included an introduction to the history of Phoenix Wings Technology (Shenzhen), an overview of its drone R&D and operations, and a detailed explanation of several actual drone models. The team also observed the command center for drone logistics operations.
The company introduction, drone models and the logistics command center.
Demonstration
Before the visit concluded, the team watched a live demonstration of a drone logistics operation, showing the transportation process from the operations center to Bao’an Shiyan.
Live demonstration of a drone logistics operation.
Discussions on UAV logistics
The team held in-depth discussions on the design and operational aspects of drones and explored potential areas for future academic-industry collaboration.
Discussions on UAV logistics between TASLAB and Phoenix Wings.