The project focused on developing an informative, thought-provoking report highlighting the transformative potential of UAVs for sustainability advantages, alongside impressive efficiency benefits for the commercial, humanitarian and medical sectors.

At a glance

  • Dates1st August 2021 to 31st October 2021
  • Sponsor
  • Funded£30,000
  • PartnersInmarsat and ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ (School of Management)

The technology and business world are hotly anticipating the huge impact that large-scale rollout of commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), aka drones, will have on industries like logistics, delivery, emergency services and urban air mobility.

The thought leadership report developed by ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ experts in collaboration with Inmarsat (global satellite communications provider) discusses UAVs' potential, possibilities, and projections.  The report captures the UAVs commercial advantage in Telecom, Logistics and Farming sectors.  Following the quantification of UAVs' green impact, the report showcases sustainability benefits and societal influences on humanitarian and medical aid.  The report concludes with a discussion on challenges associated with regulations and safety and future transformative opportunities for UAVs.

Principle Investor:  Dr Abhi Ghadge - School of Management

Co-Investor: Dr Ioannis Koliousis - School of Management

Associated Academics:

Dr Adrian Cole (Cranfield PI)
Dr Ivan Petrunin

Further information

Cranfield Press Release