In case you haven't heard amazon is stepping up their game once again. They are using new technology to create a way to receive your packages earlier than you might have thought possible and as the title describes it is through air transport. A couple years ago Amazon began an experiment, they took fast delivery to a whole new level.
In Seattle, Washington amazon decided to test out their new system, delivering packages via droids. For small packages an option for amazon prime air appeared stating that your package may be delivered within half and hour. These small drones would pick up their package at the warehouse then deliver it to the customers front door in a matter of minutes. One of the first videos can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98BIu9dpwHU. Recently another advertisement was released about Amazon Prime Air found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXo_d6tNWuY. These drones act similarly to helicopters rising vertically then uses a propeller on the back to act as a plane. The drone can move at a height up to 400 ft and up to 15 miles away. This system recognizes obstacles flying nearby as well as on the ground. It knows its orientation and destination and can deliver a package in the matter of only 30 minutes. It will be interesting to see how this technology grows and how it will be used in the upcoming future.
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