Food Panda on drones?

[abbby]

This would be an interesting concept if it really can work..

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/si ... s-13018106

[Lisafuller]

Some food delivery companies overseas have started using drones and land-robots to deliver food. A great idea and a great way to avoid human contact amidst the pandemic!

[Lisafuller]

Yes! Hopefully this technology can be brought to Singapore soon, it’ll probably streamline the delivery process and cut down on fees!

[Max Headroom]

Seems like a great idea, though there are some potential drawbacks.

1. What of all the delivery guys and gals who need this gig to provide for themselves/their families?

2. HDB/Condo how? A mini helicopter pad in the project's common area? Rotor blades/Safety?

3. Is the nav system's resolution high enough to pinpoint individual addresses? (Buildings, trees etc)

4. How will the authorities be able to distinguish between a tapow ramen with chicken from Wok Hey and a bundle of spliffs from JB?

5. Accountability in case of battery/mechanical failure (read: crash)?

A lot of potential here to be sure, but it will not be so easy to implement.

[Lisafuller]

Seems like a great idea, though there are some potential drawbacks.

1. What of all the delivery guys and gals who need this gig to provide for themselves/their families?

2. HDB/Condo how? A mini helicopter pad in the project's common area? Rotor blades/Safety?

3. Is the nav system's resolution high enough to pinpoint individual addresses? (Buildings, trees etc)

4. How will the authorities be able to distinguish between a tapow ramen with chicken from Wok Hey and a bundle of spliffs from JB?

5. Accountability in case of battery/mechanical failure (read: crash)?

A lot of potential here to be sure, but it will not be so easy to implement.

All good points, it will probably take a few years to iron out all these flaws before this system can be implemented. But also, as a response to point 2, the machine need not be a drone, many delivery companies are using “land rovers” to have meals delivered. It’s basically the same insulated bag that foodpanda drivers carry, except on wheels and automated.