[LINK] Amazon Prime Air

[Frank O'Connor]

OK, I'll admit it ...

That made me laugh.            :)
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On 3 Dec 2013, at 9:04 am, Paul Bolger <pbolger at gmail.com> wrote:

> And this week's special offer on Amazon is our new range of book-proof
> helmets...
> 
> 
> On 3 December 2013 07:51, <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."
>> 
>> 
>> Amazon Prime Air
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>> <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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