Assessing Feasibility of the Delivery Drone

Abstract

Service level growth is hindered by declining activity from customers needing access to physical assets stored by the sponsor company. The delivery drone presents a viable option to support the initiative of maintaining service levels while reducing cost. To explore the feasibility of the delivery drone, a comprehensive review of delivery drone technology, application, implementation, and regulations is paired with an operational and financial analysis for the sponsor company. The analysis reveals that, given the current landscape, 0% of current deliveries are eligible for drone delivery, but the future potential is as high as 35%. While the delivery drone is capable of maintaining service levels, it has yet to show cost savings potential or practical operational practicality.