LOGISTICS

Long-Range Cargo Drones

The Logistics Industry Has Undergone A Rapid Shift In Recent Years Due To The Significant Advancement Of Drone Technology, One Of The Latest Technological Innovations To Be Integrated Into The Logistics Industry. While Drones Were Previously More Designed For Lightweight Aerial Imaging, Such As Drone Aerial Surveys Or Drone Inspections, The Technology And Its Potential Applications Are Spreading To Several Other Activities, Shaping The Future Of Logistics.

Long-Range Cargo Drones

Drones are used to transport packages over long distances (in lieu of more commonly used methods like delivery trucks or hand-to-hand delivery). The main attraction of this technology is its capacity to be managed and monitored remotely, which can go a long way in streamlining the delivery process. Some drones can carry heavy payloads and can fly for several hours at a time before needing to recharge, making them perfect for fast and efficient delivery or last-mile delivery in remote or hard-to-reach locations.

Reduced Shipping & Operational Costs

Sometime in the next five years, last-mile operators may potentially experience the most benefits in terms of cost reduction. According to some analysis, Amazon’s Prime Air delivery drones could be expected to ship packages directly to the customer from the warehouse in 30 minutes or less for as low as $1.00. The chart below shows the substantial difference between Amazon Drones and FedEx and UPS costs (with a much longer delivery time).

Delivery at the Speed of Click

Largely confined to urban areas and major brands, eCommerce drone delivery promises a faster, more reliable mechanism to get orders and packages to their destinations. Amazon wants to capitalize on its distribution centers worldwide by offering same-day delivery to customers willing to pay a premium. No longer will an item be picked in a warehouse, put on a carrier’s truck, and sent through traditional channels to a customer. Instead, with a mouse click, the system will arrange for the drone to pick up the order, load it up, and head directly to the consumer without the limitations of delivery routes and many other everyday logistics challenges.

Eliminate Return Hassles

As our daily lives continue to accelerate, we expect nothing else than speed. Not only do we want speed on the delivery time, but if we are not happy with the order, we also want our refund quickly so we can place a new order right away. Drones not only address the real possibility of reducing return time cycles but also the inconvenience of having to go to the post office and drop off your package. A heavy-duty drone could pick up damaged goods and return them to the sender as quickly as possible.. Returns can be processed while the drone is still in transit. Faster turnaround means faster resolution of return claims, so you return to business rather than waiting for order inspection and confirmation.

Drones, Environmentally-Friendly Delivery Choice

Logistics delivery companies today are under high pressure from the carbon market. As an emerging commercial delivery tool, the drone has the advantages of low carbon emissions and cost.Results of serious studies show that compared to traditional truck delivery, drone-assisted delivery reduced carbon emissions by 24.90%, reduced total cost by 22.13%, and shortened delivery time by 20.65%. In addition, the effects of some key elements on the total cost and carbon emissions are compared. The analysis shows that drone battery cycle life, fuel price, driver’s wage, truck speed, and drone speed are vital for drone-assisted truck delivery