[LINK] Amazon Prime Air

Rick Welykochy rick at vitendo.ca
Tue Dec 3 09:12:53 AEDT 2013


stephen at melbpc.org.au wrote:

> 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."
[SNIP]
> 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.

After watching the video, I am wondering why the rotor blades are
not encased in a protective barrier. I wouldn't want an unexpected
haircut in my back yard while waiting for a book to arrive.

I also wonder how they protect against theft.

cheers
rickw



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