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 actively continuing the development of its Prime Air drone delivery system, initially unveiled in 2013, with deployment contingent on regulatory approval.
- The latest Prime Air drone design, weighing less than 55 pounds, is capable of delivering packages up to five pounds within 30 minutes.
- Amazon has proposed an airspace model for drones, advocating for distinct low-speed (up to 200 feet) and high-speed (200-400 feet) zones, maintaining a 100-foot separation from manned aircraft flying at 500 feet or higher.
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