What is believed to be the first drone-based delivery of vehicle parts involved a Gates DriveAlign tensioner sent to Sheffield-based Group Auto member Brakeline Motor Factors.
The event – staged on 13 March 2015 – has only just come to light and is the subject of a four-minute video produced by parts distributor FPS.
"We applaud the success of the FPS initiative, which complied with air traffic regulations," comments Gates regional manager Taco Homan.
"Gates was delighted to be involved in yet another industry first," he adds.
Use the link below to see the video
