BingEx Secures Investment to Scale Drone Delivery After 2,900 Flights

Chinese courier giant BingEx is taking to the skies, securing a strategic investment to integrate drone delivery into its network of nearly 300 cities.

BingEx Limited (Nasdaq: FLX) is accelerating its push into autonomous logistics, announcing a strategic investment agreement with Hangzhou Low-Altitude Industry Development Co., Ltd. (HLID) to build out its drone delivery services. The deal makes its "FlashEx" brand one of the first on-demand couriers to receive strategic support from the city's low-altitude industry platform, a key step in commercializing drone logistics.

"Low-altitude logistics is one of the most important directions for the future of intra-city on-demand delivery, and a core part of FlashEx’s long-term technology and growth strategy," Adam Xue, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FlashEx, said. "Our partnership with HLID will accelerate the deployment of our drone delivery services in real-world scenarios."

As of the end of April 2026, FlashEx had already launched five drone takeoff and landing sites and 14 routes across three districts in Hangzhou. The company reported completing approximately 3,500 paid orders over nearly 2,900 flights with a 100 percent safety record, integrating aerial transport with its existing last-mile ground network of couriers. The financial terms of the HLID investment were not disclosed.

The partnership provides BingEx a key first-mover advantage in the nascent low-altitude logistics market in one of China's major tech hubs. For investors, this move signals a shift from a purely ground-based courier service to a technology-driven logistics provider. This could unlock higher margins and new revenue streams from autonomous delivery, justifying the company's investments in intelligent dispatching and route optimization.

From Ground to Air: A Network of 300 Cities

FlashEx, with over a decade of experience, has built a fulfillment network covering nearly 300 cities in China. Its established "one-rider, one-order" model, designed for time-sensitive deliveries, provides a robust foundation for this next phase of growth. The company is now using this extensive ground infrastructure to create an integrated air-and-ground logistics system. The initial drone operations in Hangzhou's Yuhang, Shangcheng, and Gongshu districts serve as a blueprint for this expansion, pairing rapid aerial transport with last-mile fulfillment by its on-demand couriers to create what the company calls a "faster, safer and smarter delivery experience."

Institutional Investors Take Note

The move into high-tech logistics appears to be attracting institutional interest, even before the formal announcement. In the most recent quarter, several hedge funds significantly increased their positions in FLX stock. Notable additions include Citadel Advisors LLC, which added over 74,000 shares, and Jane Street Group, LLC, which increased its holdings by more than 477 percent, according to regulatory filings. This buying activity from prominent investors suggests a growing confidence in BingEx's technology-focused growth strategy. The stock, which last closed at $2.44, is trading below its 200-day moving average of $3.05, but this strategic push into a high-growth sector could be a catalyst for re-evaluation by the market.

BingEx's venture into drone delivery positions it against other logistics and e-commerce giants exploring autonomous solutions in China. While the 100 percent safety record across nearly 2,900 initial flights is a strong operational start, the key challenge will be scaling this model profitably. Investors will be watching for further expansion of drone routes, data on delivery cost-per-parcel compared to ground transport, and how the integration of low-altitude logistics impacts delivery times and overall market share in the intensely competitive Chinese courier industry. The success of the Hangzhou pilot will be a critical indicator of the long-term viability of this growth strategy.

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