Drones could make foodservice delivery cheaper

Autonomous delivery vehicles (robots) have taken to the streets and skies in recent trials as major delivery influencers attempt to push the boundaries of what technology can do to improve the delivery experience. Though still in test-mode, simply put, drones could deliver a meal from the point of preparation straight to the consumer’s door without human intervention.
In a perfect delivery world in which drone technology was feasible, and the right legislation was in place, drones could shorten delivery times, expand coverage zones and offset high-volume orders during peak hours. Perhaps most importantly, drones could offset operational costs (News Item Euromonitor, 18 January 2017).
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