As the global drone ecosystems are maturing, industry and governments across the globe focus on the emerging ESG impact of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
The latest study by Strategy& and PwC provides an overview on the manifold positive impacts of drone ecosystems and solutions via inspiring and unique case studies and models. It finds that advanced drone solutions within a broader UAS ecosystem could be a key enabler for responding to global ESG challenges. A minimum of 50 different use cases for innovative aerial systems could contribute to achieve global ESG targets across industries such as:
Decarbonization in the transportation sector by replacing traditional modes in Business-to-Consumer (B2C) logistics with UAS options could save circa 12.2mn t CO2 annually by 2045.
Significant performance improvements of medical deliveries in rural areas. The introduction of drone networks could reduce delivery times by up to 85% and eliminate stock-outs.
Sustainability boost in the agriculture sector and significant savings of natural resources could be achieved via the application of drones. The impact includes the reduction of water used by 96%, pesticides used by 10% or CO2 emissions by 99% compared to traditional machinery and tractors in European agriculture.
Outlining and promoting the concrete impact of AAM and UAS on global ESG goals will significantly help to improve public perception and overcome resistance. It is recommended to invest into “playing fields” to increase adoption of ESG beneficial UAS business models and increase acceptance by users, customers, investors, and other stakeholders.
Public acceptance for drone solutions with clear environmental, social or security impact is significantly higher compared to purely commercial offerings.
Drone-enabled agriculture could save up to 99% of CO2 emissions, 96% of water, and could furthermore reduce the use of pesticides significantly.
Medical delivery services of drones are a true gamechanger to the health sector in Africa. They can cut critical medicine delivery times by up to 85% and contribute to eliminating stock-outs.
Drones are an indispensable tool in disaster management. They deliver critical first aid in the first 72 hours of a crisis when no other help is available, and infrastructure is impassable.
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