The Whole Drone Package System Concept
Facts & Assumptions
| Drone Tote | Height | Width | Depth | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 12 cm | 15 cm | 26 cm | 1.5 kg (max 2.3 kg) |
Specs were estimated from looking at the Amazon Prime Air video since no real dimensions could be found, currently.[1]
Tote has an RFID tag located in bottom right corner of the tote on the front face.
Assumptions
- Drone has obstacle deflection capabilities.
The System
What it Looks like
- Describe here the system as a whole, and what the different components look like. How it is seen by the user(s) etc.
- Drawing of what it looks like connected to an AH supermarket in the parking lot.
- Insert drawings/sketches
- Explanation of how it is modular and can be expanded and collapsed in size.
How it Works
- Describe how the system works as a whole.
- Detailed information on function can be found in the -How it works powerpoint slides-
- How a drone finds the system
- How a mailman has access
- How users have access
Location
Where should these pick-up points be placed. Why is this a logical choice. etc.
Who has access to these things. etc.
Now: Using Amazon lockers
today there are some locker systems already in use.
Amazon already has there own locker.
This locker is placed at locations which can be accessed 24 hours a day.
for example 7-Eleven, Amazon pays a small fee each month but Amazon and 7-Eleven wont tell what it is. article about amazon lockers
another article about amazon lockers
distance to supermarkets
In Holland the average distance to a supermarket is 0.9 Km. In big cities residents can choose from 3 major supermarkets within 1 kilometer. cbs statistics of supermarkets
In Eindhoven this distance is on average 0.7 Km, and the amount of supermarkets within 3 Km is 16.5 supermarkets. statistics Eindhoven
Picture of Eindhoven & its grocery store locations Explanation of who can be reached and why this is effective
Further Issues to Consider
- taking the tote
- rules and regulations
- how many cubbies needed for an area
- how are packages (and totes) returned
References
- ↑ Allain, R.(2013).Physics of the Amazon Octocopter Drone.Wired Science Blogs.<http://www.wired.com/2013/12/physics-of-the-amazon-prime-air-drone/>