Ground infrastructure for commercial drone routes
Test a route, then build for it
Start with a droneport to test a delivery route. Plan a permanent hub where demand supports it. Aureum builds both for last-mile delivery and the mid-mile legs between facilities, stores, and towns, with Volatus Power multi-modal charging and a shared operations system.
Why it matters
1.18M by 2029
The U.S. commercial drone fleet is forecast to reach about 1.18 million aircraft by 2029, up from roughly one million in 2025. FAA forecast (via GAO)
Under half the time
A 2023 life-cycle assessment found drones completed deliveries in less than half the time of trucks in every scenario tested, at lower life-cycle cost than both electric and diesel trucks, with the advantage strongest on rural inter-city routes. Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio)
Where it goes to work
Local delivery routes
Launch and charging sites sized for local delivery volume.
Routes between facilities and towns
Vertiport hubs for heavier payloads moving on longer routes between facilities and towns.
Air and ground together
One Volatus Power charging architecture and one operations system across drones, eVTOLs, and ground fleet.
FAQ
What does Aureum build for delivery operators?
Launch, charging, and site operations infrastructure for last-mile and mid-mile drone cargo. Operators can test a route with a droneport, then plan permanent hubs where demand supports them.
How does a delivery network scale from one route?
Test the route with a droneport, then plan a permanent hub as demand grows. Sites share Volatus Power multi-modal charging and an operations system for cargo flights and ground vehicles.
Where is commercial drone volume heading?
The U.S. commercial drone fleet is forecast to reach about 1.18 million aircraft by 2029, per the FAA forecast reported by GAO. On speed and cost, a 2023 life-cycle assessment in Scientific Reports found drones completed deliveries in less than half the time of trucks in every scenario tested, at lower cost than electric and diesel trucks alike.