Abstract: Provided is an electronic platform using database driven digital computer technology and Internet connectivity. The platform provides logistics control of a crowdsourced transportation system and processes for courier pickups from senders or hubs, transport along calculated routes—with stops at intermediate hubs as necessary, and secure delivery of packages. The technology can include use of augmented reality data input and processing by server loading capacity optimization modules, to determine optimal configuration for loading/carrying parcels; and where hub technology can include means for directing landing, maintenance and takeoff of delivery drones.

Abstract: Package delivery system and methods include controller responsive drones adapted for deploying retractable tether and hook type assemblies, for pickup of parcels from designated controller responsive sending/dispatching dronespots; and includes designated controller responsive receiving dronespots, configured to deploy flexible nets adapted to catch parcels dropped from hovering drones and/or the drones themselves. Multiple drones can pick-up packages from ground locations, and deliver the packages to other geo-spatial locations, without having to land at either location for parcel pickups and deliveries.