These drones look a little different than the drone prototype introduced back in 2013, but Amazon writes that they have over a dozen prototypes in research and design labs that they’re trying to perfect for the service. Jeremy Clarkson, formerly of Top Gear, introduces the ad and gives viewers the lowdown on how a package gets from the factory to your hands. While these drones aren’t ready for takeoff just yet, Amazon has given us a sneak-peek at what it might look like when they do take flight. One day, seeing Prime Air vehicles will be as normal as seeing mail trucks on the road.” If you enjoyed reading this, we’re sure you will also love checking out what we have in store on our Youtube channel.Today, Amazon released the latest look at their proposed flying drone delivery system, just in time to get folks excited to return to their site for Cyber Monday deals in just a few hours.Īmazon Prime Air - which is what they’re calling the new drone delivery program that was hinted at back in 2013 - isn’t a reality just yet, but Amazon is putting big bucks behind making sure the “future service” gets off the ground.Īccording to Amazon Prime Air’s FAQ, the company writes: “It looks like science fiction, but it’s real. Consumers would receive their packages far more quickly and reliably, which would build consumer trust and encourage repeat purchasing.
Every other industry would save lots of money on shipping costs, which would, in turn, reduce costs for consumers.
The benefits would be tangible for both customers and for Amazon itself, which would reap the rewards of reduced drone delivery cost.
Small and medium start-ups can take advantage of this increased consumer acceptance and comprehend more in the growing drone market.ĭrone adoption is growing rapidly among both consumers and companies, and the retail industry is leading the way in that adoption. This initiative will drive acceptance among the consumers and spread more awareness about the drone air space. Making customers feel more comfortable receiving drone deliveries if they know the system is incredibly safe. Over the last several years, tech companies including Amazon, Google, and other small startups are all working on the supply chain of tomorrow, including delivering pizza’s to medical supplies from one place to another.Īmazon has emphasized on the importance of safety in its new Prime Air delivery drone program. Drone’s autonomous flight systems maneuver it to its landing spot making it as safe as possible.ĭrone package delivery is sparking the imagination of retailers, consumers and everybody in between. This is the first time Amazon is publicly talking about drone deliveries which are manufactured and designed in-house. The drone is packed-full of sensors and a suite of computer modules runs a variety of machine learning models to keep the drone safe. It can also auto-detect objects in motion around it with the help of artificial intelligence. The drone is capable of take-off and land like a helicopter. The drone can travel up to 15 miles on a single trip and can deliver packages that weigh less than 5 pounds to customers. The Prime Air delivery drone has a central compartment for carrying goods and a hexagonal shrouding that acts as its wings, while also protecting and shielding people from direct contact with rotors. The drone delivery initiative by Amazon is not new, and the company has been talking about it for several years, but this is the first time it has a release date attached. Amazon has announced a brand new design for its Prime Air delivery drone while also revealing that fleets of drones may begin delivering packages to consumers in just a few months from now. One of the most ambitious initiatives by Amazon seems to be on the verge of becoming a reality.
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