Russia Prepares to Deploy Drones for the “Last Mile”
From emergency deliveries to autonomous logistics, UAVs are moving from pilot projects to large-scale integration across key industries.
Russia is gearing up to make unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) a routine part of logistics, services, and manufacturing. According to Dmitry Kuzma, CEO of the Russian tech company Wheelies, which develops intelligent drone software, the coming years will see drones embedded into existing transport and production systems, expanding from experimental projects to full commercial use.
In logistics, UAVs are especially valuable where speed and access are critical — for example, delivering organs for transplants, assisting emergency services, or servicing remote islands and industrial sites.
The “Last Mile” Takes Flight
One of the most promising applications is last-mile delivery, where drones transport small packages directly to consumers or droneports. UAVs are already being used to monitor large industrial zones, forests, and highways, proving their reliability in real-world conditions.
Lawmakers are now discussing loosening restrictions on civilian drone use, potentially across more than 50 regions. New safety measures — including backup control systems, obstacle sensors, and advanced navigation — are making UAVs more autonomous and weather-resistant.
With major marketplaces already testing drone-based delivery, Russia’s UAV industry appears poised to take off — bringing the country closer to a future where drones are as common in logistics as delivery vans are today.
