The drone geek world is all atwitter following the recent announcement that retailer Amazon.com obtained FAA approval to test delivery drones. And yes, this will change everything we know about online shopping and package logistics. But we’re only now in the baby-steps phase that will lead to that shining moment when an Amazon Prime Air drone buzzes to your doorstep with the … [Read more...] about Nuts and Bolts: How Will Drone Delivery Actually Work?
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5 Ways The Amazon Drones Will Change Everything
After an eight-month waiting game, retail giant Amazon has cleared the first hurdle to launch its much-heralded drone delivery service. Last week, the FAA granted Amazon an experimental airworthiness certificate to the company’s logistics division. The certificate allows Amazon to fly drones for development and crew training. The retailer first applied in July after announcing … [Read more...] about 5 Ways The Amazon Drones Will Change Everything
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
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)
Should We Really Expect Drones On Our Doorsteps by 2015?
(Source: Wall Street Cheat Sheet) It’s no secret that Amazon is serious about delivery drones. On its website, the company predicts, “One day, Prime Air vehicles will be as normal as seeing mail trucks on the road today,” and it also boasts, “From a technology point of view, we’ll be ready to put Prime Air into service as soon as the necessary regulations are in place.” The … [Read more...] about Should We Really Expect Drones On Our Doorsteps by 2015?
