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 progressing with its Prime Air drone delivery system, aiming for deployment once regulatory support is secured.
- The latest Prime Air drone design is larger, weighs less than 55 pounds, and can deliver packages up to five pounds in 30 minutes or less.
- Amazon has proposed an airspace model to safely integrate drones, featuring designated low-speed and high-speed drone zones separated from manned aircraft.
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