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Delivery

Drone delivery moves medical supplies, packages and food. It is one of the most complex drone operations because it combines autonomy, airspace and logistics.

Interactive

Example missions

Point-to-point route

Delivery route

An autonomous route from a hub to a delivery point and back.

Why this pattern? An autonomous route from origin to destination and back, as in delivery.

What drones do here

Deliver medical supplies to clinics
Deliver retail packages and food
Move lab samples between hospitals

Real-world examples

Zipline
Zipline began delivering blood and medical supplies in Rwanda in 2016 and now operates in several countries, including the U.S.
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Wing
Alphabet's Wing delivers retail orders in several U.S. metro areas, including Dallas–Fort Worth.
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Drone types

Fixed-wing/VTOL delivery aircraft
Multirotors with tethered lowering

Sensors & payloads

Detect-and-avoid systems
GNSS
Cameras

Related STEM

Optimization and routing
Aerodynamics
Systems engineering

Skills required

Remote operations center work
Logistics
Safety management systems
Customer service

Careers

Remote operations pilot/flight operator
Fleet technician
Operations manager
Autonomy engineer

Education & training

UAS programs
Logistics or engineering degrees

Certifications

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Operators work under FAA Part 135 air carrier certification (company-level)

Practice with Hamptonian apps

Pathways into this industry

Hamptonian

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