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Overview of drones What the drones are, its important features, the problem(s) it solves, and how it works Potential business applications for drones Risks, challenges, and potential unintended consequences associated with drones

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  • December 31, 2024
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Global Market
2020: $18.8 billion
2027 Projection: $40.9 billion

Drone (For our purposes): Any flying vehicle that does not require a pilot.




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Key Features:

● Flight time on a charge
● Payload capacity
● Speed
● Smart home return
● Spacial awareness
● Noise level
● Camera-Thermal, 4k,
Video and photo
● Full autonomy

Problems Solved:
● Airways dont have as much traffic - but that may change
● Sustainability
● Removes the need to pay for an operator
● Faster than a car

, Military Drones




Military uses drones with thermal cameras to scout enemies + get real time information




The United States believes drones can save lives of people in the military

In 2023 the US military spent ~ 916 billion dollars on the entire military

And only about 8 billion or 0.79% was spent on drones

In 10 years from now military spending on drones is expected to reach about 35 to 40%



Shipping Drones

Major companies that use drones

UPS




UPS/ use trucks/ drive down the road and use trucks as the hub

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