We're excited to share Prime Air — something the team has been working on in our next generation R&D lab. The goal of this new delivery system is to get packages into customers' hands in 30 minutes or less using unmanned aerial vehicles. Putting Prime Air into commercial use will take some number of years as we advance the technology and wait for the necessary FAA rules and regulations.
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The first time I saw this video, I thought it was a publicity spoof. After further research, it appears it's real. Probably only coming to select markets, and who knows if 30 minutes is real (What happens when it's raining?)
Here's the 60 minutes bit: http://www.cbs.com/shows/60_minutes/vid ... -12-01-13/
I'm particularly interested in this as I've been thinking about building one of these myself. Just think of the scouting you could do with your own little drone!
