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City-Wide Drone Delivery Systems

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

PriestmanGoode Proposes an Autonomous System Called Dragonfly

— March 25, 2018 — Art & Design
Industrial design studio PriestmanGoode unveils plans for a city-wide drone delivery system that highlights the positive impact of autonomous technology on urban development. The bold concept is to be featured on Dezeen's forthcoming documentary film, titled 'ELEVATION.'

The drone delivery system is envisioned to charge through autonomous barges, which would also act as distribution hubs. The smart device will execute a delivery of a package by "docking on landing pads, placed on the roofs [or] sides of buildings."

PriestmanGoode aims to boast drone delivery system as a primary method of mail services, as the gadgets are efficient and precise. The proposed design seeks to elevate the fears of the public of "drones flying over their heads every day." In addition, the non-threatening tech gadgets are meant to better the air quality in rapidly expanding cities and free-up "already congested roads."
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Drone Delivery - The trend is to develop autonomous drone delivery systems to improve delivery efficiency and reduce congestion on roads.
2. Smart Distribution Hubs - The trend is to create smart distribution hubs, such as autonomous barges, that act as drone landing pads and charge stations.
3. Non-threatening Drone Design - The trend is to design drones that are non-threatening to the public to elevate fears of drones flying over their head every day.
Industry Implications
1. Logistics - There are opportunities for logistics companies to invest in developing autonomous drone delivery systems to stay ahead in the market.
2. Urban Planning - Urban planners can integrate autonomous drone delivery systems, such as smart distribution hubs, to enhance the efficiency of mail services and reduce congestion on roads.
3. Design - Design firms can create non-threatening drone designs that appeal to the public and integrate well into urban environments.
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