A2Z Drone Delivery Unveils Revamped Last-Mile Drone That Can Fly in Rain

The new RDST Longtail comes in standard and premium configurations, each equipped with the company’s RDS2 delivery system.

Jack Daleo

Friday, August 11, 2023 at 03:34 PM ET

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An early look at the new RDST Longtail in action. [Courtesy: A2Z Drone Delivery]

Key Takeaways:

A2Z Drone Delivery has launched the second-generation RDST Longtail drone, a revamped model primarily designed for last-mile delivery, with its premium configuration featuring enhanced rainproofing for operation in inclement weather.
The Longtail offers expanded range and a "heavy-lift" payload capacity of up to 19.5 pounds, integrating with A2Z's RDS2 winch and tether system for quiet, precise package drops from up to 100 feet.
Available in standard ($20,000) and premium ($27,000) configurations, both models are off-the-shelf, FAA compliant, and come with factory-integrated autonomous delivery systems and mission planning software.

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Drones don’t like piña coladas (obviously), and they really don’t like getting caught in the rain. At least, most don’t.

A2Z Drone Delivery’s latest model is an exception. The company this week unveiled a revamped, second-generation version of its classic RDST design, the Longtail. Available in standard and premium configurations, the drone comes with expanded range, a factory-integrated autonomous delivery system, and—most importantly—the ability to cut through rain.