Which of the following statements about using drones to support logistics is NOT true? 1.Using drones for delivery of parcels is absolutely legal in the U.S. and does not require approval by the Federal Aviation Administration. 2. Drones are able to fly autonomously, without human intervention. 3. Due to GPS, drones can find the appropriate package delivery location, but they are not able to detect objects such as people, animals, cars. 4. The three primary capabilities of drones include sensors, navigation and stabilization.

Which of the following statements about using drones to support logistics is NOT true? 1.Using drones for delivery of parcels is absolutely legal in the U.S. and does not require approval by the Federal Aviation Administration. 2. Drones are able to fly autonomously, without human intervention. 3. Due to GPS, drones can find the appropriate package delivery location, but they are not able to detect objects such as people, animals, cars. 4. The three primary capabilities of drones include sensors, navigation and stabilization.

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

6th Edition

ISBN:9781285869681

Author:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson

Publisher:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson

ChapterC: Cases

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