This article assesses the prospects for the development and change of logistics systems in accordance with the introduction of unmanned drones. Their use is an innovative solution that can significantly improve the efficiency of goods transfer. Key technological parameters, such as the global positioning system (GPS), are considered. Calculations are made to estimate the number of drones required delivering 100,000 orders per day, and various drone models are analyzed. The relevance of using drones in solving warehouse problems and delivering goods on the "last mile" is described. Domestic experience in using quadcopters in logistics is touched upon. Particular attention is paid to the scalability of unmanned aerial vehicles for delivery to hard-to-reach areas, such as the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation. The use of drones in urban areas is also taken into account.
Gabbasova et al. (Thu,) studied this question.