Structuring Air Logistics Networks in the Urban Space

Abstract : The paper considers the rather unexplored problem of designing a network that can be associated with an urban airspace so that Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) based logistics can be performed efficiently. This problem is important to guarantee mobility and accessibility for all operators. First, a structure for the lower layers of the urban airspace is proposed, then an optimal network design problem is formulated, and a heuristic solution approach is developed. The paper is related to the subjects of the Smart Cities and the Smart Mobility of the SMART2021 Conference.