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Mailman-Eliminating Drone Couriers

These On-Demand Delivery Drones Can Carry Items Up to 500 grams

— December 31, 2014 — Tech
These delivery drones have the potential to get rid of mailmen all together. Bizzby Sky provide on-demand drone couriers that can carry small items, enabling people to send and receive things weighing up to 500 grams across the city (or 400 feet). Based in London, the courier drone fleet is designed for individual use. This could affect local post, but mail services for national and international purposes would still be necessary.

Cameras on board ensure the delivery drones are private and secure as they capture live footage while also pixelating anything that could be identified. Intelligent real-time sensors allow the drones to navigate obstacles, ensure safety and avoid collisions. The BIZZBY app allows you to pick up, drop off or request delivery drones in a matter of seconds. Home GPS coordinates and a 'redundant battery' make the drone come home.
Trend Themes
1. Drone Delivery Services - Drone delivery services have the potential to revolutionize the courier industry by providing efficient, fast, and reliable delivery options that outperform traditional delivery methods.
2. On-demand Drones - On-demand drone services present an innovative opportunity to provide customized deliveries for people and businesses on a time-sensitive basis.
3. Intelligent Real-time Sensors - Intelligent real-time sensors present an innovative opportunity to improve drone navigation, obstacle avoidance, and safety.
Industry Implications
1. Courier and Delivery Services - Courier and delivery service companies have the opportunity to integrate drone delivery services into their operations to improve delivery speed, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
2. E-commerce - E-commerce companies can leverage drone delivery services to provide faster and more reliable shipping for their customers, potentially increasing customer loyalty and sales.
3. Security and Surveillance - Security and surveillance companies can leverage the intelligent real-time sensors on delivery drones to improve their own operations, potentially leading to improved security and public safety.
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