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, first announced in 2013, with deployment contingent on gaining regulatory support.
- The latest Prime Air drone design is a larger UAV, weighing less than 55 pounds, capable of delivering packages up to five pounds within 30 minutes.
- Amazon has proposed an airspace model for drones, featuring a high-speed zone between 200 and 400 feet, separated from manned aircraft by a 100-foot no-fly zone.
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