Order the King of Android! Get your Galaxy S25 Ultra today! Follow us on Google news!

SamMobile has affiliate and sponsored partnerships. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn a commission.

News For You
Notifications

Galaxy Z Fold and Flip 6 are the first phones delivered by drone in Korea

Phone
By 

Last updated: July 16th, 2024 at 11:22 UTC+02:00

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 are the first phones in Korea to be delivered by drone. The service is limited to a few regions, but Samsung aims to speed up deliveries in these key areas where shipment operations could suffer delays.

Specifically, Samsung will deliver its foldable phones by drone in areas near Jeju Island and the coastal cities of Yeosu and Tongyeong. Deliveries by drone are to start on July 19. The tech giant shared a 2-minute video showcasing some of the drones in action.

Samsung expects the drone service to significantly shorten product delivery times even when ship operations and logistics may be affected. The company estimates that drones could cut Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 delivery times from seven days to just one.

The drone delivery service appears to employ an element of AI. The company said, “As a company leading the AI era, we will continue to develop new technologies and services to improve consumer convenience and rights.”

Expanding drone operations to ship other Galaxy products

Samsung tested the drone delivery service on Jeju Island in June. Although the service will deliver only the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 initially, the company intends to expand its operations and be able to deliver other mobile devices by air, including tablets and wearables, as long as packages don't exceed the maximum weight of 10kg.

More after our Galaxy Z Fold 6 hands-on video…

On July 19, drones will take off from drone centers on Jeju Island — in Sangmo-Ri and Geumneung — and will deliver the latest foldable devices to customers at Gapado, Marado, and Biyangdo.

Meanwhile, Samsung will use the drone delivery service in Yeosu while expanding to more than 10 regions, including Hawhado, Jedo, Tongyeong, Bisando, Jwado, and Manjido.

Samsung says it has developed the drone delivery service in collaboration with the Drone Test City Construction Project hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport. The service uses drone infrastructure, such as drones, takeoff and landing zones, and control systems developed by local authorities.

The story continues after our Galaxy Z Flip 6 hands-on video…

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 are the company's newest foldable phones, announced at Unpacked in Paris last week. They feature improved durability and hardware specs, and they're the first foldables to boast extended support with seven major OS updates planned.

You can pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 now. You probably won't get yours delivered by drone, but who knows what the future holds. In any case, the pre-order window ends July 24. Hit the button below for more details.

Image Credit: Samsung

GeneralPhone Galaxy Z Flip 6Galaxy Z Fold 6South Korea Pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold 6 or Flip 6
Scroll for more related content
News For You

You might also like

Galaxy Tab S9 gets first software update of the year

Galaxy Tab S9 gets first software update of the year

Samsung has released the first software update of the year to the Galaxy Tab S9 series. The new update brings the February 2025 security patch to the tablets in the lineup and nothing else. So, where is the update currently available? Galaxy Tab S9 gets February 2025 security update in Europe The Galaxy Tab S9, […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 19 hours ago
Galaxy S23 FE gets February 2025 security update in Korea

Galaxy S23 FE gets February 2025 security update in Korea

Recently, Samsung released software updates to the Galaxy S25 and the Galaxy S24 series that offered the February 2025 security patch. Now, the company is rolling out the latest security update to its flagship lineup of smartphones from 2023. However, only one of the devices in it is getting it at the moment, the Galaxy […]

  • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 days ago
First software update arrives for Galaxy S25!

First software update arrives for Galaxy S25!

Samsung has released the first software update to the Galaxy S25 series. It brings the latest security patch and bug fixes to the company's newest high-end phones. Let us learn more about the new update. Galaxy S25 gets first software update, bringing February 2025 security patch The Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra […]

  • By Daniel van Dorp
  • 5 days ago
Samsung launches S85F OLED TV in South Korea

Samsung launches S85F OLED TV in South Korea

At CES 2025, Samsung launched its lineup of OLED TVs for 2025. It has three models, the S85F, S90F, and the S95F. Well, the company has now launched the base model in the series, the S85F, in its home country, South Korea, making it the first region where the TV is going on sale. While […]

  • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
  • 6 days ago
Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Fold SE get February 2025 security update

Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Fold SE get February 2025 security update

Yesterday, Samsung released the February 2025 security patch for the Galaxy S24 series. Now, the company is rolling out the latest security update to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition as well. So far, the company has released the software update for the variants of the Galaxy Z Fold […]

  • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
  • 6 days ago
Best 5 Samsung Valentine’s Day gifts for her in 2025

Best 5 Samsung Valentine’s Day gifts for her in 2025

Valentine's Day 2025 is only a few days away, so if you haven't already bought a gift to show love and appreciation to your special someone, fret not. There's still time to fix that. If you are a Samsung fan looking for the perfect gift for her, you've come to the right place. We have […]

  • By Daniel van Dorp
  • 6 days ago