FAA APROVE AMAZON DELIVERIES VIA DRONE

[Ron (MM)]

Amazon gets FAA approval to deliver packages by drone

Amazon just got one step closer to sending flying robots to your front door with that much-needed package of diapers. The Federal Aviation Administration officially designated the e-commerce coloss…

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That is all... Carry on...

 

[Ron (MM)]

This will definitely have a relatively positive impact on the publics outlook of Drones. FAA Regulatory Standards surely will effect the already slow shrinking freedom of sUAS Flight Ops . Hobbyist will suffer.. However it is the nature of the Beast and the Sign of the Times. I believe Amazon will do well as they Pioneer this endeavor. The FAA has got much to figure out. I support this decision eventhough it brings complexity to sUAS Flight Operations.
That is all ... Carry on...

 

[TShepp]

Although it may be approved I guess I foresee a lot of kinks to be ironed out for practical application and quite a bit more technology advancements to achieve this at a cost positive investment for them.

 

[StubbornSwiss]

When I first read this story, my first thought was..... "what will happen to the hobbyist rc/drone pilot?"

I am sure the full implementation of drone deliveries is still a ways down the road, but.... what WILL happen to the hobbyist rc/drone pilot?

 

[BigAl07]

Thank you for your input. This topic is already going in this thread:

FAA approves Amazon drone delivery !!

Anyone hear about this ? I guess if you have billions of dollars you can buy anything!! I read a little of artical and they mentioned 15 mile 5 pound limits and allowed for NO VLOS ... also approved UPS for similar delivery system ... I don’t understand ... is it just for very rural places ? If...

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Again thank you for your contribution to the forum but this is just house-cleaning.

Allen

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