(Source: Reuters.com) Amazon.com Inc has won approval from U.S. federal regulators to test a delivery drone outdoors, as the e-commerce company pursues its goal of sending packages to customers by air, even as it faces public concern about safety and privacy. The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it issued an experimental airworthiness certificate to an … [Read more...] about U.S. Regulators Give Amazon Drones the Go-Ahead for Outdoor Tests
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Plan to Deliver With Drones Could Soon Become Reality
(Source: India Times, Economic Times) Plans by companies such as Amazon to deliver goods through drones could soon become reality as India's civil aviation regulator has changed its stance and started working on norms to allow commercial use of drones in the country. "We are studying norms allowing commercial use of drones by a few countries in the world. We are working … [Read more...] about Plan to Deliver With Drones Could Soon Become Reality
Why the FAA’s Proposed Drone Rules are Good for Everyone (Including Amazon)
The technological equivalent of prohibition finally has an end in sight. On Sunday, the FAA proposed rules for integrating commercial drones into the U.S. airspace. While there are still some hurdles to get past, the message of the FAA is clear: drones have enormous economic potential and it's time to let people reap those benefits. Before we get into any specifics, it is … [Read more...] about Why the FAA’s Proposed Drone Rules are Good for Everyone (Including Amazon)
Will Amazon Or Google Be The GoPro Of The Drone Market?
(Source: ValueWalk) From Amazon.com, to Facebook, Google, and Alibaba, drones are quickly turning into the next big thing. While unmanned aircraft are currently just niche products, applications for them in all parts of life are being explored. One day drones will probably be a part of everyone’s daily lives. In a report dated Feb. 11, Nomura Holdings, Inc. ( analysts … [Read more...] about Will Amazon Or Google Be The GoPro Of The Drone Market?
Alibaba Ramps Up the Drone Delivery Game in China
The old saying “... for all the tea in China” may take on a game-changing meaning for the burgeoning nation’s largest e-commerce group. In a move reminiscent of Amazon’s 2013 announcement, the Alibaba group says it will begin making drone deliveries across China in a three-day pilot program this week. One of the largest Asian Internet companies, Alibaba will partner … [Read more...] about Alibaba Ramps Up the Drone Delivery Game in China
