Race for the skies: three factors that could decide drone delivery domination

Sep 9, 2020

A drone demonstrates delivery capabilities from the top of a UPS truck during testing in Lithia, Florida, U.S. February 20, 2017

It's not the drone technology that matters - it's how you use it Image: REUTERS/Scott Audette

Harrison Wolf

Senior Project Manager, Flight Safety Foundation

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