Technology Insight: Flying Delivery Drones Are Nearly Here
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“Technology Insight:
Flying Delivery Drones Are Nearly Here”
By Jeff Brown, Editor, Exponential Tech Investor
“Recently, I attended the first inaugural Amazon re:MARS 2019 conference in Las Vegas. The focus of the invite-only conference was Machine learning, Automation, Robotics, and Space – that’s what MARS stands for. The event spun out of a private conference that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos held annually for years in Palm Springs, California. Here’s one of the most exciting stories from the conference: Amazon’s Prime Air division unveiled its new drone. I snapped a picture on my phone when it was shown on stage:
Amazon’s Prime Air division unveils its new drone.
This was amazing to see in person. The drone has a sleek aerodynamic design. That makes it more maneuverable. It still takes off and lands vertically like normal drones. But the drone rotates, allowing it to fly straight like an aircraft. As I’m sure you’ve guessed, this is the drone that will make Amazon Prime Air’s first deliveries. Right now, it can carry five pounds up to 15 miles. This capability will cover about 75% of all current deliveries by Amazon.
Amazon has already received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly drones in U.S. airspace. Prime Air deliveries will roll out in rural areas first. Customers can expect Prime Air packages within 30 minutes of purchase.
Here’s how it will work… Customers will put out a landing pad with a big barcode visible from above. The drone will fly to the pad and make sure no people or animals are in the way. Then, it will plop down… drop the package… text the customer saying the package has been delivered… and fly back to its home base. The home base may be a logistics facility. Or it could even be the back of an Amazon delivery vehicle.
By the way, the drones will use neural networks to get better over time. And they will employ computer vision to detect electrical wires or other obstacles that may be in their way. Trust me, these things in action will be an incredible sight to see.
Service areas have not yet been announced, but Amazon plans to begin drone deliveries within the next few months. For those lucky enough to live in the first service areas, don’t be surprised if you see flying drones dropping off Christmas gifts this year…
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