Lack of authorization hinders drone delivery in New York and Delhi
In a groundbreaking research published in the journal Transportation Science, researchers from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, have shed light on the feasibility of drone delivery services in densely-populated urban areas like New York City and New Delhi. The study, conducted by researchers Gohram Baloch and Fatma Gzara, focused on the Manhattan area of New York City, due to Amazon's initiation of 2-hour delivery services in the city.
The research considered the cost and effectiveness of using drones for delivery in densely-populated areas, taking into account customer preferences, regulatory, and technological limitations. The findings suggest that e-retailers can reach smaller markets and more price-sensitive customers by offering discounts on drone-delivered news.
However, the study also indicates that under current drone landing capabilities, a drone delivery service may not be possible in a densely populated area like Manhattan. The researchers found that government regulations, technological limitations, and service charge decisions play a crucial role in optimal drone configurations and target markets.
The research further reveals that opening a fourth drone facility in New York increases area and population coverage to 84% and 38%, but the increase in operation cost is not enough to cover the facility costs. The optimal design for drone facilities in a city like New York, based on all factors, is three facilities covering 75% of the NYC area and 34% of the population.
Despite the challenges, the research findings indicate a high demand for drone delivery services in densely populated areas like Manhattan. The new research analyzed the tradeoffs between distribution costs and revenues under varying social difficulties with drones, offering insights that could help e-retailers make educated decisions on how many facilities to open, which services to offer at that facility, and which services to make available to customers in certain areas.
In conclusion, while drone delivery services hold promise for reducing delivery times and traffic congestion in densely populated areas, significant challenges remain in regulatory approval, safety, and airspace management. The cost structures depend heavily on scale, with potential cost savings in last-mile delivery but significant initial investments and operational complexities impacting overall effectiveness.
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