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
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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
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 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
Amazon Asks Congress for Approval on Prime Air Delivery
Amazon is requesting Congress to review the FAA’s policy on automated drone flights to establish a set of clear-cut regulations. The regulations will allow the ecommerce giant to use its drone delivery service, known as Prime Air, to deliver goods to people across the nation. The company is among several others pressuring US lawmakers to loosen up guidelines for drone … [Read more...] about Amazon Asks Congress for Approval on Prime Air Delivery
