Three firms announce drone delivery trials for Tokyo waterfront apartments
October 19 company announcement. Tokyo's selection notice was dated October 16; commercial deliveries did not launch on October 19.
IllustrationNEXT DELIVERY, Aeronext and Daiwa House announced on October 19 that their consortium had been selected for Tokyo's urban drone logistics project. Trials are planned in Toyosu, Harumi and Kiba during fiscal 2026–27.
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October 19 company announcement. Tokyo's selection notice was dated October 16; commercial deliveries did not launch on October 19.
Trials across three waterfront areas
The consortium plans flight and service trials for deliveries to high-rise apartments. It will use Level 3.5 operations while looking toward Level 4 flights, which are beyond visual line of sight over populated areas.
Testing the whole delivery process
The companies identify driver shortages, redelivery and movement inside apartment buildings as challenges. The project combines flight operations with receiving parcels and building management. Routes, landing locations and coordination with authorities and residents remain part of the work. Selection by Tokyo and the firms' announcement have different dates.
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- エアロネクスト発表：3社による臨海部ドローン配送実証（PR TIMES） ↗Source publication date: 2026-10-19
- 共同通信PRワイヤー：3社の発表資料 ↗Source publication date: 2026-10-19
- 東京都デジタルサービス局：事業者の選定情報（16日付） ↗
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