With one of the busiest shopping weekends behind us and an even busier gift giving season to come, Amazon has updated its progress on Prime Air, a proposed drone delivery system from the online retailer giant. First unveiled in 2013, Amazon hasn’t backed off its not-so-science-fiction dream of making Prime Air a reality. The delivery system will be deployed “when and where we have the regulatory support needed,” according to a new FAQ on their website.
Amazon Teases Prime Air Drone
Key Takeaways:
- Amazon is continuing the development of its Prime Air drone delivery system, aiming for deployment once regulatory support is established.
- The company is testing new drone designs, capable of delivering packages up to five pounds in 30 minutes or less.
- Amazon has proposed an airspace model for drones, featuring a dedicated high-speed drone zone (0-400 feet) separated by a 100-foot buffer from manned aircraft (500 feet and above).
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