Comment difference in accuracy vs precision (Score 1) 280
Cool, I guess flying will easily get me to the corner of 14th and Pennsylvania Ave. Really, the exact corner...
Really, all this shows it that the more precise location you need to be in, the more energy you'll use. Sure, flying may theoretically get you closer, but if you factor in the infrastructure required vs a dirt road, it's more expensive (today's street cost a lot for robustness.
Goes with my mantra: More precision == more effort (i.e. cost in this case). Applies to pretty much everything.