Are Delivery Drones Actually Better for the Environment?

Are Delivery Drones Actually Better for the Environment?

It seems that drones are the future of delivery. Now, there's evidence that this outcome could have a positive effect on our energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions.

Key findings

Drone deliveries are up and coming to markets sooner rather than later.

Greenhouse gas emissions for packages less than .5kg have been less on average but for heavier packages it is unclear.

Differences in emissions have been based on the varying States' electric grids.

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