(Source: techcrunch.com) Amazon is expanding its R&D operations in Cambridge, U.K., with a plan to staff out a large research lab — expanding on the foothold it acquired when it bought Cambridge-based speech tech startup Evi Technologies two years ago, TechCrunch has learned. Cambridge is feted for its world-class university which, in turn, acts as a hub for … [Read more...] about Amazon Is Expanding R&D In U.K. With Focus On Prime Air Drones
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Civilian Drones Banned in India
(Source: indiatoday.intoday.in) India is one the few places on the planet where civilian drones can be legally used. That said, with many commercial organisations planning to use drones, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced that till proper rules and regulations are formulated use of drones in India is illegal reports DNA India. The report … [Read more...] about Civilian Drones Banned in India
Amazon Delivery Drones to Take Off in India
The initial tests for Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery service could happen as soon as October but don't expect to see them in your neighborhood. According to the Economic Times, the maiden voyage of the much publicized drones will take place in Mumbai and Bangalore. In a statement to the Times, Amazon said they do "not comment on what we may or may not do in the future." … [Read more...] about Amazon Delivery Drones to Take Off in India
Amazon Eyes Midtown Lair on Avenue of the Americas
from NYPost.com We’ve now learned that it is negotiating for a Midtown perch at the Durst Organization’s 1133 Ave. of the Americas at West 44th Street. The 285,872 square-foot block on the second through 10th floors will be vacated by the Internal Revenue Service. E-mails asking where it was moving went missing. Durst’s marketing flyers for the floors describe the … [Read more...] about Amazon Eyes Midtown Lair on Avenue of the Americas
Why The FAA Needs To Let Amazon Test Its Drones
Last Wednesday, July 9, Amazon officially submitted its petition to the FAA asking for an exemption from the agency's blanket 'no flying drones for commercial purposes' policy. We have yet to hear anything from the FAA, and if the status of the last such petition is any indication (seven film production companies filed a similar petition in early June and nothing has come of it … [Read more...] about Why The FAA Needs To Let Amazon Test Its Drones
