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It's likely that the energy cost of drone delivery is a small fraction of the cost a human delivery driver incurs walking to a stoop, particularly if one consid
by lumost 6y ago
It's likely that the energy cost of drone delivery is a small fraction of the cost a human delivery driver incurs walking to a stoop, particularly if one considers the not insignificant injury risk.
flight is appealing over ground based drones as one delivery truck or base station could concurrently service multiple blocks with lower risk of someone abducting or damaging the drone. Although in all honesty I'm not sure if weight, range, carrying capacity, or speed would work out in a compelling form factor.
- pc86 6y agoYou're naive if you think a company is going to take on increases costs via drone-based deliveries to marginally decrease delivery driver injury risk.
- dannyw 6y agoEven if you’re a “independent contractor” for Uber, if you get injured while working, their health insurance will kick in as a last resort.
- chokeartist 6y agoAgreed that will never be the sole motivation. But faster delivery times is something that people will most definitely consider - I know I would. Want that ice cream in 2 hours? $3 delivery via car. Want that ice cream in 15 minutes? $10 delivery via drone.