Drone-Aided Delivery Methods, Challenge, and the Future: A Methodological Review
The use of drones for package delivery, commonly known as drone delivery or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) delivery, has gained significant attention from academia and industries. Compared to traditional delivery methods, it provides greater flexibility, improved accessibility, increased speed and ef...
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| description | The use of drones for package delivery, commonly known as drone delivery or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) delivery, has gained significant attention from academia and industries. Compared to traditional delivery methods, it provides greater flexibility, improved accessibility, increased speed and efficiency, enhanced safety, and even some environmental benefits. With the increasing interest in this technology, it is crucial for researchers and practitioners to understand the current state of the art in drone delivery. This paper aims to review the current literature on drone delivery and identify research trends, challenges, and future research directions. Specifically, the relevant literature is identified and selected using a systematic literature review approach. We then categorize the literature according to the characteristics and objectives of the problems and thoroughly analyze them based on mathematical formulations and solution techniques. We summarize key challenges and limitations associated with drone delivery from technological, safety, societal, and environmental aspects. Finally, potential research directions are identified. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6ce4db19f49141f79126e524cd220ee42023-11-17T10:39:42ZengMDPI AGDrones2504-446X2023-03-017319110.3390/drones7030191Drone-Aided Delivery Methods, Challenge, and the Future: A Methodological ReviewXueping Li0Jose Tupayachi1Aliza Sharmin2Madelaine Martinez Ferguson3Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USADepartment of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USADepartment of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USADepartment of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USAThe use of drones for package delivery, commonly known as drone delivery or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) delivery, has gained significant attention from academia and industries. Compared to traditional delivery methods, it provides greater flexibility, improved accessibility, increased speed and efficiency, enhanced safety, and even some environmental benefits. With the increasing interest in this technology, it is crucial for researchers and practitioners to understand the current state of the art in drone delivery. This paper aims to review the current literature on drone delivery and identify research trends, challenges, and future research directions. Specifically, the relevant literature is identified and selected using a systematic literature review approach. We then categorize the literature according to the characteristics and objectives of the problems and thoroughly analyze them based on mathematical formulations and solution techniques. We summarize key challenges and limitations associated with drone delivery from technological, safety, societal, and environmental aspects. Finally, potential research directions are identified.https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/7/3/191dronesunmanned aerial vehiclelast mile logisticsparcel deliverymathematical programming |
| spellingShingle | Xueping Li Jose Tupayachi Aliza Sharmin Madelaine Martinez Ferguson Drone-Aided Delivery Methods, Challenge, and the Future: A Methodological Review Drones drones unmanned aerial vehicle last mile logistics parcel delivery mathematical programming |
| title | Drone-Aided Delivery Methods, Challenge, and the Future: A Methodological Review |
| title_full | Drone-Aided Delivery Methods, Challenge, and the Future: A Methodological Review |
| title_fullStr | Drone-Aided Delivery Methods, Challenge, and the Future: A Methodological Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Drone-Aided Delivery Methods, Challenge, and the Future: A Methodological Review |
| title_short | Drone-Aided Delivery Methods, Challenge, and the Future: A Methodological Review |
| title_sort | drone aided delivery methods challenge and the future a methodological review |
| topic | drones unmanned aerial vehicle last mile logistics parcel delivery mathematical programming |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/7/3/191 |
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