SXSW 2021
Tiny Airplanes can Solve Big Problems
Description:
Blue is the new black: With our network of ground infrastructure crumbling under the strain of overuse, the sky above us will become just as important as the road beneath us in the cities of the future.
Alphabet’s Wing has built a fleet of lightweight delivery drones that can transport small packages directly to homes in minutes. This all-electric, zero emission technology is significantly safer and cleaner than road transportation, and creates new economic opportunities for businesses and communities.
Getting drones in the sky is one thing; coexisting with other airspace operators is quite another. That’s why Wing is investing in building highways in the sky that will allow us to safely harness the space directly above us to bring the benefits of aviation to more people.
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Takeaways
- On-demand transportation networks have a large environmental footprint, often having no choice but to sacrifice environmental efficiencies for speed.
- Drone delivery is not a one-size-fits all solution, but rather be part of a more intelligent transportation network that takes advantage of the sky.
- If our Wing drones delivered a box of pasta to your house, you’d likely use more energy boiling the water than we used flying 10 miles to reach you.
Speakers
- Adam Woodworth, CTO, Wing Aviation LLC
Organizer
Haley Ehrlich, Associate Marketing Manager, Wing Aviation LLC
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