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"I don't see a good reason to make reusable systems 'disposable'" what if one semi-truck could deliver the contents of 10x vans? what if one semi-truck could
by BlickSilly 10y ago
"I don't see a good reason to make reusable systems 'disposable'"
what if one semi-truck could deliver the contents of 10x vans?
what if one semi-truck could deliver the contents of 10x vans in significantly less time than any one of the 10 vans by never getting off the highway?
what if one semi-truck could deliver the contents of 10x vans in significantly less time than any one of the 10 vans by never getting off the highway and be back to the warehouse ready for another round of deliveries within a 2 hours?
Removes -
Reloading in the van (people?).
Recharging/swapping in the van.
Return trip to van.
Truck waiting nearby 10 drones go out, what if one gets stuck somewhere? when do you abandon? 9 drones are just idling here and they are critical for the next stop's deliveries.
Adds -
Warehouse preparation of drones for flight.
more frequency of deliveries, as single truck can cover more ground in shorter time, making hourly delivery (pick your hour: 8.9.10.11 & 12 etc) an option for a much larger audience outside of cities.
More Drone Losses - Getting the cost of these oneway units down would be key to offset this.
I think of it like a drone bomber from the sky, but on the ground and simpler to operate (direct operating costs for an airplane anyone.. its prohibitive).