Hangzhou Xunyi Network Technology

About Hangzhou Xunyi Network Technology

Hangzhou Xunyi Network Technology, operating as Antwork, is a drone logistics company founded in 2015 by Zhang Lei, Zhao Liang, and Heng Li. The founders, who attended Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, including CEO Zhang Lei who holds a Ph.D. in aircraft design, established the company to create a low-altitude drone delivery network in urban areas. This initiative was driven by the vision of improving the efficiency and sustainability of urban logistics.

The company provides on-demand, B2B drone delivery services for a variety of items including mail, packages, food, and medical supplies. Antwork's business model is centered on establishing a network of autonomous drone ports and uncrewed hub stations to facilitate automated cargo delivery. This infrastructure supports a highly automated process that includes package distribution, loading, takeoff, cruising, landing, and unloading. Key clients include major corporations like China Post, KFC, Starbucks, and the Red Cross China, showcasing a diverse application of their technology from food delivery to critical medical logistics.

Antwork's core offering is a comprehensive, proprietary logistics ecosystem. This includes a fleet of multirotor drones with a payload capacity of up to 5 kg and an operational range of up to 20 km, designed to operate in various weather conditions. The system is managed by a cloud-based aerial traffic management software that automates scheduling and monitoring. The company has developed various drone ports, from the static Antwork MH2 for medical centers to the portable RH1 stations, enhancing the flexibility of its network.

A significant milestone was achieved in October 2019, when Antwork received the first-ever commercial drone delivery license for urban areas from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). This was a landmark approval, based on the Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA), which enabled the company to conduct extensive delivery trials and commercial operations in densely populated urban environments. The company's role became particularly crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic, where it provided emergency deliveries of medical supplies and test samples, demonstrating a more than 50% improvement in efficiency over road transport. Following the pandemic, the firm has continued to expand its medical delivery services and was contracted to provide an emergency drone network for the 2023 Asian Games.