Tuesday, February 24, 2015



Freaky Fast, Freaky Drone: Drones Upcoming Role in IT and Logistics

While drones have had their place in movies and the military for years, their newest frontier just may be your front door. Logistics is an ever-evolving industry, and it has to be; people continue to expect their products at a faster and faster rate. Companies have to have effective and efficient logistics systems to meet customers needs at the ever-increasing rate. Drones seem to be one of the next key elements to solving this problem. With all of the information capable of being used and stored in them, drones are becoming a key player in information technology and its role in logistics.
Amazon has recently been dabbling with the idea and bringing it to fruition; some Amazon Prime members have had their orders delivered in 30 minutes or less. And honestly, a shipping option like this makes sense, especially for urban areas with high traffic. However, it may make even more sense to utilize this for low populated areas, or places that are hard to reach by other means of transportation.
With information technology constantly changing with every new software and hardware update, it really should come as no surprise that drones are going to evolve quickly and drastically. And with the need for new and effective logistics and transportation methods, drones seem to fit the bill quite nicely. It’s safe to say that they will be an important, if not necessary, part of our logistical future.





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