December 2025
Intermediate to advanced
432 pages
11h 18m
English
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Drones for Transportation Logistics and Disaster Management
by A. Prasanth, Rajesh Kumar Dhanaraj, Munish Sabharwal, Vandana Sharma, Seifedine Kadry
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11Implementation of Delivery Drones in the Logistics Business Process
Jeevitha D.1*, S. Venkatesh2, R. Sathya3 and Raffaele Mascella4
1Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Jeppiaar Engineering College, Chennai, India
2Department of Data Science and Business Systems, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India
3Department of Information Technology, Kongunadu College of Engineering and Technology, Trichy, India
4Faculty of Communication Sciences, University of Teramo, Teramo, Italy
Abstract
The logistics industry is currently experiencing changes as it adopts delivery drones, also known as piloted aerial systems. In recent times these drones have emerged as a solution to improve and streamline logistics operations. In this chapter, we will delve into the integration of delivery drones into the business process of logistics, focusing on the advantages, challenges, and important considerations associated with this technology, by examining aspects such as technology, operations, and regulations. This chapter aims to provide an overview of how delivery drones can bring about a revolutionary transformation in the logistics industry.
Keywords: Delivery drones, logistics industry, aerial systems, drone integration, regulatory challenges, operational efficiency
11.1 Introduction
In recent years the logistics industry has been actively exploring methods to improve their delivery operations and overall efficiency. One technology ...
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