Amazon: Delivery by Drones

[UtricularEwe001]

The drones, called Octocopters, could deliver packages weighing up to 2.3kg to customers within 30 minutes of them placing the order.

 

However, he added that it could take up to five years for the service to start.

 

The US Federal Aviation Administration is yet to approve the use of unmanned drones for civilian purposes.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25180906

 

 

 

 

 

Damn, What next? Delivering Domino's pizza by Drones?

Edited December 2, 2013 by UtricularEwe001

[sivispacem]

Funny you mention pizza delivery "drones"...because Dominoes have already trialed it!

 

http://metro.co.uk/2013/06/05/dominos-trials-new-drone-delivery-system-for-pizzas-3829035/

[Frank Brown]

The drones, called Octocopters, could deliver packages weighing up to 2.3kg to customers within 30 minutes of them placing the order.

 

However, he added that it could take up to five years for the service to start.

 

The US Federal Aviation Administration is yet to approve the use of unmanned drones for civilian purposes.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25180906

 

 

 

 

 

Damn, What next? Delivering Domino's pizza by Drones?

 

Are there guidelines already in place regarding civilian owned quadro/hecto/octo-copters? Or is it a lack of guidelines that they're afraid of?

[Pyrrhic]

This seems like one of those things that will never ever happen in our lifetimes.

[Frank Brown]

I wonder if/how they'll create designated landing zones, just so the packages aren't placed in your bushes or on your roof. Since it seems like a Prime only service, maybe they'd give all subscribers a small GPS-like device that the drone would fly to and that has a pre-programmed number that functions as it's 'address' and it's landing zone.

 

Unless it's completely human operated.

Edited December 2, 2013 by Vlynor

[sivispacem]

There are no limitations on them under a certain weight and flying below a certain altitude because they're basically just remote controlled aircraft. Unless you're using them for a business services, then I think you need a license to operate. Or if you fly within a certain proximity of active airports or flight paths.

[RoadRunner71]

Yay, great, let's destroy more human jobs! Oh wait, who will buy these products then?

[Creed Bratton]

Yay, great, let's destroy more human jobs! Oh wait, who will buy these products then?

Don't worry. One of those drones will fall on someone's head. They will sue the company, settle out of court and the company will probably stop using drones.

Edited December 2, 2013 by The Yokel

[sivispacem]

Right, because how often do the tens of thousands of flights every day fall on people? What a silly comment.

[RoadRunner71]

Right, because how often do the tens of thousands of flights every day fall on people? What a silly comment.

[Kiffster]

I can't see this idea really "taking off" anytime soon. If it does, I can see a lot of broken/stolen packages or even broken/stolen drones...

[Creed Bratton]

Right, because how often do the tens of thousands of flights every day fall on people? What a silly comment.

It's meant to be silly.

[Vercetti42]

Half-Life 3 confirmed.

Edited December 2, 2013 by AceKingston

[Pyrrhic]

Half-Life 3 confirmed.

Hardly. Unless godly Gabe has some sort of tie-in or investment with Amazon... Edited December 2, 2013 by Linc.

[lil weasel]

 

Right, because how often do the tens of thousands of flights every day fall on people? What a silly comment.

It's meant to be silly.

 

http://www.thewire.com/national/2013/10/drone-fell-out-sky-over-midtown-manhattan/70125/

[Vercetti42]

 

Half-Life 3 confirmed.

Hardly. Unless godly Gabe has some sort of tie-in or investment with Amazon...

 

 

Hah, your avatar fits this topic very well.

 

 

Pulp Fiction?

 

[Pyrrhic]

 

 

Half-Life 3 confirmed.

 

Hardly. Unless godly Gabe has some sort of tie-in or investment with Amazon...

 

Hah, your avatar fits this topic very well.

 

 

Pulp Fiction?

 

Snakes on a Plane is a great film, right?

 

 

I kid, I kid.

 

[Finn 7 five 11]

This could make getting Pizza's delivered somewhat worthwhile.

[rudy]

This could make getting Pizza's delivered somewhat worthwhile.

Right up until they shoot you for not giving a tip.

[Vercetti42]

 

This could make getting Pizza's delivered somewhat worthwhile.

Right up until they shoot you for not giving a tip.

 

 

Blow up your house, more like.

[DEALUX]

The deliveries better be as safe as before. I wouldn't want to get my package trashed as a result of a malfunctioning drone, especially if I buy something that's quite rare.

[Frank Brown]

The deliveries better be as safe as before. I wouldn't want to get my package trashed as a result of a malfunctioning drone, especially if I buy something that's quite rare.

 

Honestly, if it's camera monitored, it'd probably be safer than normal. If the package is damaged, the camera should pick it up. If it's stolen, the same thing.

Edited December 2, 2013 by Vlynor

[Finn 7 five 11]

 

This could make getting Pizza's delivered somewhat worthwhile.

Right up until they shoot you for not giving a tip.

 

I realize it's a joke, but i'd assume they make you pay online first, or over the phone before they send a drone out, you get a unique pin number.

They'd also fit the drone with some sort of GPS tracker which alerts you when the drone is almost at the house, when it arrives you enter the unique pin and it allows you to take the pizza.

 

If people try steal the drone it's GPS tracked, and the Pizza is locked into some sort of box until the customers keys the pin so other people can't steal your Pizza.

 

[Frank Brown]

 

 

This could make getting Pizza's delivered somewhat worthwhile.

Right up until they shoot you for not giving a tip.

 

I realize it's a joke, but i'd assume they make you pay online first, or over the phone before they send a drone out, you get a unique pin number.

They'd also fit the drone with some sort of GPS tracker which alerts you when the drone is almost at the house, when it arrives you enter the unique pin and it allows you to take the pizza.

 

If people try steal the drone it's GPS tracked, and the Pizza is locked into some sort of box until the customers keys the pin so other people can't steal your Pizza.

 

 

 

Seeing as how it appears to be an Amazon Prime service (looking at the name "Amazon PrimeAir"), I'm assuming you'll have to be an Amazon Prime customer to even access it (79 USD per year, 39 USD if you're a college student).

[FAH-Q]

This reminds me of Wall-E.

 

[WBaker]

I would kind of like to try shooting one down tbh.

[Moonshield]

I would kind of like to try shooting one down tbh.

 

This might be of interest to you: http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/430456/november-13-2013/difference-makers---philip-steel

[Red XIII]

Well the kids will have a new target to shoot at with their bb guns.

 

I don't see this catching on, just pay your employers you greedy f*ckers.

[rudy]

I realize it's a joke, but i'd assume they make you pay online first, or over the phone before they send a drone out, you get a unique pin number.

They'd also fit the drone with some sort of GPS tracker which alerts you when the drone is almost at the house, when it arrives you enter the unique pin and it allows you to take the pizza.

 

If people try steal the drone it's GPS tracked, and the Pizza is locked into some sort of box until the customers keys the pin so other people can't steal your Pizza.

 

So tis' gonna put those poor pizza chumps out of work by automating their jobs? Damn dude, those "sex with pizza delivery guy" porn scenes will never be the same...

[Hodgey.]

Never going to happen, this is merely for publicity so more shoppers head to Amazon to buy Christmas presents.