Analysis

July 1, 2019

Drones haven’t yet transformed our skies. Here are four reasons why.

One of the biggest hindrances is lack of a strong business case.


Richard Parker

6 min read

Photo by Dose Media on Unsplash

In December 2013, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos predicted drones and drone technology would be distributing packages within five years. Now, in 2019, Alphabet’s Wing might have won initial approval from Australian and US regulators to make a limited number of deliveries, but we are still a long way from widespread realisation of Mr Bezos’ dream.

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