A Conceptual Framework for Economic Analysis of Different Law Enforcement Drones
Nikolaos Tsiamis,
Loukia Efthymiou,
Konstantinos P. Tsagarakis
Abstract:The widespread use of drones in various fields has initiated a discussion on their cost-effectiveness and economic impact. This article analyzes in detail a methodological evaluation framework for the levelized cost of drone services for law enforcement purposes. Based on the data availability, we compared two vehicles: Phantom 4 Pro and Thunder-B. Moreover, we calculated their levelized costs per surveillance time and trip distance. Our approach helps users calculate the real costs of their vehicles’ services… Show more
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