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Holger Schulze and Dirk Schmidt with a Songbird Drone

Medical Logistics with drones

Oct 07, 2025

The interview was conducted by Alexander Thieme-Garmann for the Rhein Zeitung and published in the print version of the newspaper on September 25. The following is the extended version of the interview, which did not make it into the print…

Drone Logistics and Profitability

May 30, 2025

Even though my last book on the environmental impact of drone flights is still not available, I am already working on a new book. I have received a lot of feedback, but above all many questions about profitability. Since the publisher has…

Ecological effects of drones

May 25, 2025

The impact of drone flights on the environment is currently a highly controversial topic. The results of this publication are based on literature studies, theoretical models, measurements, calculations and an analysis of drone flights…

Philosophy of Drone Logistics

Feb 02, 2025

Evaluation before Implementation

Jan 15, 2025

Drone logistics can make existing logistics chains more flexible in healthcare, but also in other economic sectors. However, if local conditions are not taken into account in advance, a drone project can quickly become a nightmare in terms…

Some counterarguments to criticism of the book

Dec 25, 2024

In preparation for publication, the manuscript was reviewed by various professors and, in one case, heavily criticized. Not only was the lack of “scientific depth” criticized, but parts of the book were also presented as incomplete or…

Drone Logistics and Business Planning

Sep 02, 2024

The specialist literature contains many lists of principles that should be applied when drawing up a business plan. These include many vague, subjective factors that are more relevant to marketing. However, it is primarily the fact-based…

Unmanned Aerial Systems in Healthcare

Aug 07, 2024

It has been several years since I had the opportunity to contribute to the book “Unmanned Aerial Systems in Medical Care” as a co-author. The book is remarkable in that it not only provides theoretical foundations on how to overcome…

Artificial Intelligence and Drones

Jun 02, 2024

Right now, many questions are being asked about artificial intelligence (AI). The topic is hyped and makes headlines in the media every day. I have been working with AI since the late 1980s.At first, we asked fundamental questions about…

First Operating License for Drone Flights

Apr 19, 2023

It took two years to finalize the concepts and submit the documentation to the aviation authority. On April 19, 2023, Susanne Bay, President of the Regional Council, granted approval for drone flights beyond visual line of sight.