As we head deeper into the decade, we’re likely to hear a lot more buzzing in the skies as delivery drones are projected to become even more prevalent in the new year and beyond.
Data shows that as of 2022, drones are making over 2,000 commercial deliveries daily worldwide, and that number is consistently on the rise.
These delivery drones are making a real impact in hard-to-reach places and are way kinder to the environment than traditional vehicles. But, it's not all smooth sailing just yet.
The primary speed bump? Moolah.
Right now, labor costs are through the roof because of tight regulations, making up about 95% of the total delivery cost.
But, there's good news on the horizon. With tech getting smarter and cheaper, we're looking at a future where one person could manage a whole squad of drones. This could slash costs down to a couple of bucks per delivery, and major players like Amazon have already been gearing up to make it a reality.
