Drone delivery has made significant progress in 2016. Delivery company Flirtey has worked with the FAA to test delivery in rural, urban, and ship-to-shore scenarios. Medical delivery company Zipline has been deployed to deliver blood supplies to remote clinics in Rwanda. And the ubiquitous Google is doing its part, delivering Chipotle burritos to college students at Virginia … [Read more...] about The Biggest Step Yet for Drone Delivery
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Jeff Bezos Praises UK’s Relaxed Drone Regulations
(Source: itproportal.com) Amazon might kickstart its drone delivery program in the United Kingdom, after chief executive officer Jeff Bezos praised the UK government’s relaxed regulations. Speaking to The Telegraph, Bezos said the relaxed regulations and investment in drone technology from the UK government is a welcoming sign. In the United States, the aviation … [Read more...] about Jeff Bezos Praises UK’s Relaxed Drone Regulations
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
U.S. Regulators Give Amazon Drones the Go-Ahead for Outdoor Tests
(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
FAA Flying Blind on Drone Regulation
(Source: bostonglobe.com) When Jeff Bezos announced last year that Amazon was testing unmanned drones for delivering books and CDs by air, it was the most public sign yet of the commercial potential for remote-controlled aerial vehicles. Since then, consumer giants like Google and Domino’s Pizza have reportedly begun developing drone research programs, and small drone … [Read more...] about FAA Flying Blind on Drone Regulation
