[LINK] Amazon Prime Air

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

In America, the commercial use of drones was legalized early in 2012 ..

Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos, "I know this looks science fiction. It’s not."


Amazon Prime Air

 <http://www.amazon.com/b?ref_=tsm_1_tw_s_amzn_mx3eqp&node=8037720011>

We're excited to share Prime Air — something the team has been working on 
in our next generation R&D lab.

The goal of this new delivery system is to get packages into customers' 
hands in 30 minutes, or less, using unmanned aerial vehicles.

Putting Prime Air into commercial use will take some number of years as we 
advance the technology and wait for necessary FAA rules and regulations.

Check out this video footage from a recent test flight.. (on above website)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this science fiction or is this real?

A: It looks like science fiction, but it's real. From a technology point of 
view, we'll be ready to enter commercial operations as soon as the 
necessary regulations are in place. The Federal Aviation Administration 
(FAA) is actively working on rules for unmanned aerial vehicles.

Q: One day we'll see a fleet of Prime Air vehicles in the sky?

A: Yes. One day, Prime Air vehicles will be as normal as seeing mail trucks 
on the road today.

Q: When will I be able to choose Prime Air as a delivery option?

A: We hope the FAA's rules will be in place as early as sometime in 2015. 
We will be ready at that time.

Q: How are you going to ensure public safety?

A: The FAA is actively working on rules and an approach for unmanned aerial 
vehicles that will prioritize public safety. Safety will be our top 
priority, and our vehicles will be built with multiple redundancies and 
designed to commercial aviation standards.
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