Drones have made their way into dozens of different industries,...
and we can see that they are now helping to deliver anything and everything from life-saving medical supplies to pizza, Amazon products, and more. But one area where we might not see drones reap a lot of success is within the cannabis industry; specifically when it comes to delivering cannabis goods.
Weed delivery is already taking place in areas like California, Colorado, Washington, and Oregon, but in those areas you won't find anyone delivering via drones.
Lawmakers in California are looking to pass new rules that will ban drones from getting involved with delivering cannabis in any way. The California Bureau of Cannabis Control insists that any and all cannabis products will be required to be transported in commercial trailers or vehicles, and they won't have the option for drone travel.
They will also be looking to prevent deliveries being conducted by any 'human powered vehicles', any rail options, watercraft, and aircraft.
And those deliveries that are permitted to take place are only going to be the ones that are coming from a licensed retailer. They will also be looking to ensure that those who are doing the cannabis deliveries aren't getting high on the product themselves, insisting that for those who are delivering that they won't be allowed to consume any cannabis while performing their job duties.
California is regarded as the largest economy within the US and they've moved forward with their own plans for legalization, along with dozens of other states, and they aren't the only region where it seems as if lawmakers are repeatedly trying to make the transition as difficult as possible.
There is no telling how big the cannabis industry might get someday soon in the US. Some suggest $2 to $5 billion, while other more generous estimates say it'll soon be above $50 billion and continue to grow. It's definitely one of the fastest growing industries at the moment.
If drones are already being used for delivering a variety of medical supplies to those in need around the world, then why wouldn't cannabis also qualify for drone delivery; seeing as cannabis is medicine to the millions who use it on a regular basis to help with their illness. Also, if drones are going to be delivering things like mail, pizza, burgers, and more, then there doesn't seem to be any reason why cannabis would be discriminated against in this way for delivery.
Some cannabis startups in California have already insinuated that cannabis drone delivery is on its way. Perhaps we'll either have to see them adjust their business strategy, or we'll see push-back against the restrictions that are trying to be established by lawmakers in the state.
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Sources:
https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/11/16286350/california-ban-drones-delivery-marijuana
http://www.westword.com/marijuana/colorado-proposal-would-allow-marijuana-delivery-8812287
http://www.thecannabist.co/2017/02/17/colorado-could-have-home-delivered-marijuana-if-new-bill-succeeds/73850/
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/marijuana-industry-could-be-worth-50-billion-annually-by-2026-2017-04-20
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