I was at an event the other night attended by a lot of smart, technologically savvy people and I was astounded by how many people asked "But what are people actually using drones for?" Everyone is quick to say "Drones are really hot right now. Definitely a good business to be in." But that seemed to be where people's knowledge stopped. I was less than a mile away from … [Read more...] about Your Drone-Filled Future Will Be Arriving Shortly
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Amazon Proposes UAV-Only Airspace to Facilitate High-Speed Drone Delivery
(Source: The Guardian) Amazon is proposing that a pristine slice of airspace above the world’s cities and suburbs should be set aside for the deployment of high-speed aerial drones capable of flying robotically with virtually no human interference. The retail giant has taken the next step in its ambition to deliver packages via drone within 30 minutes by setting out in … [Read more...] about Amazon Proposes UAV-Only Airspace to Facilitate High-Speed Drone Delivery
The United States Sees its First Successful Drone Delivery
While it may still take some time for us to see drone deliveries be used for household items, the field of medicine will most likely benefit from the use of UAVs sooner. Just recently, a drone approved by the Federal Aviation Authority was able to successfully deliver medicine to a health clinic located in rural Virginia. The drone was able to carry a little over 4 kilograms of … [Read more...] about The United States Sees its First Successful Drone Delivery
Are Drones Really on the Verge of Delivering Packages to Your Doorstep?
(Source: The Guardian) PaulHow far away are we from a world where drones deliver packages? If Amazon is to be believed, not far at all. Others are not so sure: technical progress past this point isn’t merely a matter of invention, it’s a matter of public safety. Paul Misener, Amazon’s vice-president of global public policy, told a congressional hearing this week that … [Read more...] about Are Drones Really on the Verge of Delivering Packages to Your Doorstep?
The Problem With Amazon’s Delivery Drones Isn’t Rules or Privacy
On Wednesday, Amazon's VP of Global Public Policy, Paul Misener, appeared at a Congressional hearing before the House of Representative to advocate for the use of drones for delivering packages. There are two major quotes from the hearing before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee circulating the internet. The first from Mr. Misener: "We'd like to begin … [Read more...] about The Problem With Amazon’s Delivery Drones Isn’t Rules or Privacy
