Energy use and life cycle greenhouse gas
Results suggest that, if carefully deployed, drone-based delivery could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy use in the freight sector.
Evaluates how energy use and range vary with speed and payload for different models. Energy consumption is a critical constraint for drone delivery operations to achieve their full potential of providing fast delivery, reducing cost, and cutting emissions.
In this paper an energy consumption model for drones is proposed to describe the energy demand for drone deliveries depending on environmental conditions and the flight pattern. The model is used to simulate the energy demand of a stationary parcel delivery system which serves a set customers from a depot.
As drone delivery systems mature, operational efficiencies begin to materialize. Optimization of flight routes, advancements in battery technology, and improved logistics contribute to a reduction in energy consumption.
One of the key research gaps lies in the development of precise energy consumption models for drones, which must account for a variety of factors, including drone design, payload weight, flight speed, and altitude. These models are essential for determining the real-world environmental impact of drone operations.
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