Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Swiss Postal Service, Air Cargo Carrier Begin Drone Testing
Swiss Post and air cargo carrier Swiss WorldCargo will evaluate using the Matternet One quadcopter for delivering parcels.
The Matternet One quadcopter, built by a California company, is shown cradling a Swiss Post parcel. (Photo: Swiss Post)
The Matternet One quadcopter, built by a California company, is shown cradling a Swiss Post parcel. (Photo: Swiss Post)

Switzerland’s mail service Swiss Post, cargo carrier Swiss WorldCargo and drone manufacturer Matternet started testing a small quadcopter for commercial use this month. The tests will focus on using the drone “in exceptional cases or [for] the transport of special items,” the companies said.