Technology, jobholders and drones; this week Latest Sale covers technology for the Business Directory with a focus on drones and their impact on the delivery market. The social impact of drones is undeniable with a disruptive service that competes directly with jobholders whether these are causal or regular workers who depend on the rise of home deliveries through online technology for their incomes.
One of the key developments in the drone industry between 2016-2018 has been the reduction in price points making it more accessible for consumers to own a drone for any purpose. Commercially, drones can be used for delivery of goods although there are still concerns regarding security, malfunction and general misuse. Technology embracers who choose drones over humans may declare their preference due to speed of service considerations and for emergencies.
Some further challenges may still exist no matter how sophisticated the technology. Parcel weight is a key consideration that may facilitate jobholders who will, moving forward most likely be competing with drones for their jobs. Equally no matter how attractive the regular use of drones may seem at a glance, there is only so much that air traffic control systems around the world can absorb. With security issues and regulatory issues impacting the use of drones that will fly over buildings but underneath aircrafts in suburban and urban areas, the increase in such usage may be hampered before they can realistically become a viable competitor to the traditional delivery workforce.