Drones
Drones will soon be as ubiquitous as airplanes. But first we need to know that they are really useful and totally safe. A recent test of simultaneous autonomous (self-flying) drones in the Port of Antwerp shows what is already possible. The test was conducted by SAFIR, a consortium with partners such as Amazon Prime Air, during which drones made deliveries, performed maintenance inspection of equipment, checked air and water pollution levels and navigated around an impromptu simulated chemical accident. This is proof that multiple drones can fly safely in complex, unpredictable environments and deliver economic, social and environmental benefits.
— Wayne Visser
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