![]() ![]() When Amazon announced last summer that the towns of College Station, Texas, and Lockeford, California, would be its first test sites for package delivery by automated drone, some residents expressed concerns. It does not store any personal data.Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Seeing the program launch is something of a step forward for the industry, demonstrating that the technology has evolved to be safe and reliable even at the vast scale that retail giants like Amazon represent. The development of Amazon’s drone delivery program has been fascinating to watch. ![]() Amazon’s method seems to differ significantly from Walmart’s tether drop system, or some of Zipline’s drops which involve a parachute to gently deliver packages from a height. The drone comes in low – it’s unclear exactly what the altitude is – but and spits out the package onto the ground without landing. ![]() Payload appears to be loaded into an integrated compartment on the drone. One of the most interesting aspects of the video for the curious is the demonstration of loading and delivery. The rules: We are creating an automated drone-management system to plan our flight paths and ensure there are safe distances between our aircraft and other aircraft in the area, and that we’re complying with all aviation regulations. With this system, our drone can encounter new, unexpected situations and still make safe decisions-autonomously and safely. The brain: This sense-and-avoid system ensures the aircraft is able to detect and stay away from obstacles in the air and on the ground, such as other aircraft or people and pets in backyards. The body of the drone: We’ve developed a robust drone using the same aerospace standards that design safety into our system, that is just as reliable as the ground transportation methods that serve our customers today. To make the system work, we’re focused on these three components: We’re building fully electric drones that deliver packages under 5 pounds to customers in less than 60 minutes. It sounds like science fiction, but it’s happening. The Amazon drone delivery video is a stunning communications effort, fascinating to drone industry followers and any resident wondering what the service will look like – while explaining the process of engineering and testing that’s been in the works since 2013. AdvisorShares is a DRONELIFE sponsor.Īmazon was represented at a recent White House Summit on Advanced Air Mobility, where they discussed gaining public acceptance for drone delivery and other applications with other industry stakeholders. The AdvisorShares Drone Technology ETF is a thematic investment strategy seeking to capture the growth opportunities in drones and autonomous vehicles (AV). ![]() Amazon’s delivery program is set to begin in California and Texas later this year.Īmazon is one of the holdings in the AdvisorShares Drone Technology ETF, the only ETF dedicated to the drone economy. The newly release Amazon drone delivery video, embedded below, shows off Amazon‘s latest aircraft model – and reveals their proposed mode of delivery. ![]()
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