No, drone delivery is not available in Rhode Island as of the time of writing
What is drone delivery?
Drone delivery is a method of transporting goods using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones to customers. In several experimental tests, retailers and drone delivery companies are loading packages or goods onto a drone, which then flies to the delivery destination like a customers home residence. The drone uses GPS, sensors, and other systems to ensure that it reaches the correct location and will often land and detach the package or drop it down while mid-flight from it’s fuselage or lowered down on a wire system.
Drone delivery can offer several benefits, such as faster delivery times than ground based transportation, lower delivery costs and reduced carbon emissions compared to other methods. However, since drone delivery is still relatively new, it’s subject to regulation by aviation authorities to ensure safety and security and isn’t fully approved in many places. Additionally, the weight and size of packages that can be delivered by drones are limited by the battery capacity and flight time that drones currently have.
Which companies currently offer drone delivery in this state?
There is no information on this at present.
Which cities or locations have it available in this state?
Since the use of drone delivery is not available in Rhode Island there are no cities in the state where drone delivery is adopted.
How does it work?
Until drone delivery becomes active in the state of Rhode Island there cannot be any information on how it works in the state.