Covid-19 catalyst for commercial drone deliveries
The Covid-19 crisis is likely to accelerate the viability and acceptance of commercial drone deliveries, according to a report published today.
The first findings of Protolabs’ Horizon Shift report, involving 325 aerospace business leaders in Europe, highlight an increased appetite for ‘low space’ innovation – from drone manufacturers and urban air mobility providers - and more investment into the fast-track testing of robots and drones.
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More than half of companies questioned (53 per cent) believe commercial drone deliveries will be commonplace by 2023, as the public and private sector seek safe ways to guarantee services whilst containing the spread of any viruses.
In total, 78 per cent of companies questioned from the UK believe that disruption in the form of drones represents the sector’s best opportunity for future growth. This figure from the UK outperformed its peers in Italy (75 per cent), France (64 per cent) and Germany (57 per cent).
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