Amazon.com may be implementing drone delivery for the first time in Chiba, Japan, as part of Japan's efforts to relax regulations in certain regions, Asia Nikkei reports. Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe committed to supporting the drone industry, which he says is a significant part of the "Fourth Industrial Revolution," when he promised to slash regulations that inhibited … [Read more...] about Japan Designates “Deregulation Zones” to Test Drones
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Drone Pundits Skeptical of Amazon Prime Air Design
Less than a week after Amazon unveiled a new video imagining a new drone-delivery service in the “not too distant future,” some UAV pundits are already questioning the airworthiness of the Prime Air hybrid drone prototype. On Sunday, the retailing giant released a new promo video and FAQ page featuring former Top Gear host and British automotive journalist Jeremy Clarkson … [Read more...] about Drone Pundits Skeptical of Amazon Prime Air Design
Amazon’s “Sense and Avoid” Patent for Drones
Amazon has published a pending patent for "sense and avoid" drone technology that would allow delivery drones to avoid obstacles, Forbes reports. The release of Amazon's PrimeAir video last week had audiences impressed with the concept of drone delivery, but many were concerned about how Amazon and other retailers plan to ensure that drone crashes - into trees, power lines, … [Read more...] about Amazon’s “Sense and Avoid” Patent for Drones
Video: Amazon Taps Clarkson to Tout Prime Air Prototype
Amazon is once again taking to the air with a video starring its newest prototype drone model tricked out for the retailer's oft-touted Prime Air delivery service. Just ahead of Cyber Monday, Amazon released a new promo video and FAQ page on Sunday featuring Top Gear host and British automotive journalist Jeremy Clarkson imagining a new drone-delivery service in the “not too … [Read more...] about Video: Amazon Taps Clarkson to Tout Prime Air Prototype
Will the FAA Ever Allow Drone Delivery? Safety Trials Start Today
The FAA has begun a series of test flights in North Carolina today, to help determine the FAA policy on commercial drone use. The test flights are being performed by drone software experts Precision Hawk, and are designed to demonstrate a drone's ability to operate safely outside of the operator's line of sight. As US companies such as Amazon and Google race to develop … [Read more...] about Will the FAA Ever Allow Drone Delivery? Safety Trials Start Today
