Amazon is bringing a veteran aviation exec on board to run its drone-delivery subsidiary as the retail giant continues to push for 30-minute aerial shipping. On Monday, CNET reported David Carbon, former VP of 787 operations for Boeing, will lead Prime Air, Amazon’s UAV-delivery service. He replaces Gur Kimchi, who headed the division for the past seven years. “We’re very … [Read more...] about Amazon Taps Ex-Boeing Exec to Helm Drone Delivery
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See Amazon’s New Delivery Drone Fly: Will Your Stuff Be Delivered By Drone Within Months?
Yesterday, at the Amazon re:MARS 2019 conference, CEO Consumer Worldwide Jeff Wilkes introduced Amazon's newest delivery drone - and said that delivery would happen within months. That doesn't mean, however, that you can say good-bye to your friendly delivery van driver just yet. Before drone delivery of consumer goods can be implemented throughout the U.S., more testing … [Read more...] about See Amazon’s New Delivery Drone Fly: Will Your Stuff Be Delivered By Drone Within Months?
This Amazon Drone Patent is Not a Bad Idea
Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery gurus are thinking big, and the latest patent filing revealed shows the e-commerce giant using drones to eliminate a major barrier for electric vehicles: the fear of running out of charge. Amazon's patent shows a plan for drones to latch on to electric cars and charge on demand - even while the car is driving. It's an idea that could make … [Read more...] about This Amazon Drone Patent is Not a Bad Idea
Amazon’s Secret Drone Test Site Outed
Amazon's secret drone test site has been found - and photographed - by a journalist for Business Insider, after both Amazon and UK government officials refused to disclose its location. Amazon announced last month that after months of struggling with the FAA it would open testing for its PrimeAir delivery drones in the UK. The negotiations must have been a long time in … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Secret Drone Test Site Outed
Drone Delivery: Amazon Says Red Tape More Difficult than Technology
Paul Misener, Vice President for Global Public Policy at Amazon, says that the red tape surrounding drone delivery in the US is more of a challenge than the technology. In an interview with Yahoo News, Misener explained the concept of 30 minute drone delivery and the sense and avoid technology that its delivery drones have to offer, saying: "[It's] actually not as difficult as … [Read more...] about Drone Delivery: Amazon Says Red Tape More Difficult than Technology
