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
Global Market
2020: $18.8 billion
2027 Projection: $40.9 billion
Drone (For our purposes): Any flying vehicle that does not require a pilot.
Zooming in
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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