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A new role for drones in Irish delivery

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In an opinion piece for The Irish Times, Etienne Louvet considers how drones could support Ireland’s parcel delivery network. He examines the pressures facing conventional delivery services, particularly on rural routes.

The article argues for integrating aircraft with existing vans and depots to make networks more resilient. It also considers the regulatory and operational work needed for that integration.

Read the opinion