The UnmannedCargo.org Library

Useful resources (links, videos and whitepapers) about unmanned cargo/parcel delivery drones.

Whitepapers

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle in Logistics: A DHL perspective on implications and use cases for the logistics industry (DHL 2014)

A great report taking a look at the “current capabilities and circumstances, exploring the positive potential as well as the existing limitations of ‘unmanned aerial vehicles’ (UAVs), also known as drones”. The report highlights the interplay between the “technological capability, regulatory pressure, and public acceptance” in current applications particularly highlighting the logistics industry.

Parcel Delivery: The Future of Last Mile (McKinsey 2016)

A comprehensive report taking a look at how new technologies such as drones and autonomous ground vehicles are addressing customer demand for ever-faster delivery. The report has a good analysis of the different last mile delivery options based on population density and customer preference.