Tag Archives: Drone Delivery
The Dream of Drone Delivery Just Became Much More Real
Using unmanned aerial vehicles for door-to-door deliveries seemed like a laughable pipe dream when Amazon tossed out the fanciful idea on 60 Minutes in December 2013. But some very important people didn’t find the concept so far-fetched. Behind the scenes … Continue reading
A California Couple Used a Drone to Deliver Illegal Drugs, Police Say
Authorities say a Southern California couple used a drone to deliver illegal drugs to their customers. Benjamin Baldassarre and Ashley Carroll, of Riverside, were charged Tuesday with possessing controlled substances for sale and child endangerment. It’s unclear if they have … Continue reading
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Amazon’s latest idea for drone safety is … a self-destructing drone
Amazon has a new idea to ensure delivery safety: a self-destruct drone. On Friday, The Verge reported that Amazon has submitted a patent for a drone that can initiate a crash sequence and break itself into pieces in case of … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazon, Commercial Drone, Disabling Drones and Counterdrone, Drone Delivery
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DOT to partner with at least 5 cities to accelerate drone adoption
Despite years of regulatory delays predicated on population density and privacy issues, President Donald Trump’s recent directive opened the floodgates for communities looking to take advantage of drone programs. From warehouses to disaster relief sites or package delivery, communities have been clamoring for federal guidance permitting the unmanned aerial vehicles, with … Continue reading
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Tagged Commercial Drone, Drone Delivery, Emergency Management, FAA, Regulation, Testing, Transportation
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