LOGISTICS - DRONES & AVGS
48 the need for human intervention and are exceptionally fast . They can also reach isolated locations which are tricky to get to via traditional vehicles – potentially opening up new customer bases .
Drones have been experimented with over the years as a delivery option by the likes of Amazon and Walmart . However , airspace restrictions and concerns about drones crossing over flight routes meant they have never taken off – until now .
“ COVID-19 spurred the world ’ s first drone delivery service into existence in Ireland and we ’ ve seen more players utilise this delivery method in the wake of the pandemic [ 1 ]. If these test deliveries are successful , logistically possible on a wider scale and public opinion of their use is positive , we may see restrictions around drones eased , leading them to become a viable device for remote orders . While this may not be the future of delivery on a mass scale , drones do offer an interesting solution to ongoing issues of social distancing and the overwhelming levels of demand .”
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OCTOBER 2020