Jones Lang LaSalle and Meituan UAV reach strategic cooperation to explore a new model of smart real estate.

On November 5th, 2022, at the China International Import Expo 2022, Jones Lang LaSalle and Meituan UAV jointly announced the conclusion of a "Strategic Cooperation Intention Agreement". The two parties will combine the market and property resources of Jones Lang LaSalle, as well as the high-tech equipment and distribution services of Meituan UAV, jointly explore a new path of technology-enabled real estate services, realize the overall upgrade of smart real estate, and provide better service experience for both customers. This is also the industry’s first UAV distribution cooperation project for commercial building cluster scenarios. After landing in scenic spots, houses, smart parks and other scenes, Meituan UAV is about to fly to smart real estate.

Signing guests: Bessie Lee (left), CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle Greater China, and Mao Yinian (right), Vice President of Meituan/Head of UAV Business of Meituan.

Sky-check App shows that on August 12th this year, Beijing Sankuai Online Technology Co., Ltd. applied for five UAV-related patents, such as "take-away self-lifting equipment and UAV distribution system", "a tripod assembly and UAV" and "a UAV landing platform and UAV transportation system", which were authorized. Among them, the patent of "a tripod assembly and unmanned aerial vehicle" can use the airbag assembly to reduce the impact of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) when it falls out of control to prevent falling injuries. The air bag does not occupy the space below the main body, and does not affect the food delivery and delivery functions of the drone; The patent of "Take-out Self-raising Equipment and UAV Distribution System" includes UAV landing platform, storage area and dining cabinet, which can realize the automatic control of dining cabinet, ensure the safety of dining cabinet and reduce the space occupied by dining cabinet.

Yang Jinru, Head of Chinese Strategic Client Department of Jones Lang LaSalleIt is said that Meituan and Jones Lang LaSalle share the same philosophy and pursuit, which is the basis of their cooperation. At the same time, the cooperation between the two parties will not only stay at the strategic and operational level, but also focus on the innovative development of the future real estate market and explore new modes of smart real estate. "Jones Lang LaSalle’s insight into urban agglomerations, property resources and service capabilities, and understanding of real estate technology will help the U.S. Mission UAV business to land and promote throughout the country; At the same time, the forward-looking technology of Meituan UAV will also enhance the asset value for the owners and developers we serve. " He said.

Specifically, this strategic cooperation will focus on three major directions:

First of all.Enrich logistics scenarios to help smart cities move forward.. As a researcher and participant of urban renewal in China, Jones Lang LaSalle will rely on its accumulated urban resources and project experience in the real estate field for many years to provide professional support for the distribution area and building expansion needs of the U.S. Mission UAV, and help the U.S. Mission to realize multi-business, multi-route and multi-scene operation as soon as possible. At present, the two sides have promoted the pilot work in Shenzhen, and will expand it to major cities across the country in the future, so as to promote the same-city logistics standard service of "3 km and 15 minutes" for drone distribution, and bring more and better service experience to residents in every city.

Secondly, the two sides willImprove the comprehensive service level of the business district through the intelligent transformation of buildings.. This cooperation includes infrastructure laying and operation and maintenance support provided by Jones Lang LaSalle after the U.S. Mission UAV landed in commercial buildings. At the same time, both parties hope that through the renovation and upgrading of existing buildings, more future technology products will be grafted, the operation capability of existing buildings will be improved, and the owners and developers will be helped to tap the asset value and the advantages of investment leasing. When the upgrading of buildings forms an aggregation effect, the technology and service level of the whole business district will be improved in the future.

Finally, both parties willExplore the possibilities of the future development of science and technology and real estate.. Building smart logistics and smart cities is an important part of the country’s strategic and high-quality development. Emerging technologies such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, blockchain and drones are playing a pivotal role in every industry, and the traditional industry of commercial real estate is no exception.

"We believe that the cooperation with Meituan UAV is only the beginning. As a pioneer in the field of real estate technology, we are willing to cooperate with more technology companies to create a new model of technology in real estate scene."Yang Jinru said.

For the upcoming strategic cooperation between the two sides,Hong Kai, Head of UAV Commercialization in US MissionSimilarly, under the background of "new infrastructure" and digital economy development, advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and Internet of Things will be deeply integrated with infrastructure, and new technologies and services represented by drones will greatly accelerate the intelligent transformation and upgrading process in the real estate sector.

Hong kaiHe also said: "We believe that technological changes will play an increasingly important role in future urban life services. We also believe that the UAV distribution network jointly built by Meituan and Jones Lang LaSalle will further improve the urban distribution efficiency through scientific and technological strength, help smart real estate upgrade again, and better provide quality services to each other’s users. "

As of August 2022, Meituan UAV distribution has landed in four business districts in Shenzhen, covering more than 10 communities and office buildings, serving nearly 20,000 households, and completing over 75,000 orders for real users; In addition, since May 20th, Meituan UAV began to transport normalized nucleic acid samples in Hangzhou, and as of September 19th, 6.4 million nucleic acid samples had been distributed.

It is reported that the first normalized trial operation route in Shanghai previously planned by the US Mission UAV team has also entered the end of the test, and it is expected to land in Jinshan District during the year. By then, Shanghai will be the third city where this new service will be officially launched, and Jones Lang LaSalle and Meituan UAV will jointly explore more possibilities for the development of smart real estate in Shanghai.