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I'm pretty sure that if a drone doesn't return to Amazon, they'll investigate where the last shipment (err, airment?) was and charge you for the drone. Not to mention it probably has GPS tracking.So what you are saying is, that for $50.00 Prime Air shipping, I can get my package and a free drone with my butterfly net!
It's cute but I don't think it will be a reality any time soon. All the obvious issues but the most glaring issue.... the "NIMBY" crowd.
I wonder which state's citizens will be the first to shoot one down?
I wonder about heavy rain / snow and how much this would cost versus traditional shipping methods.
I got money on Alabama or Texas.
Alabama shouldn't even need to be explained why. If you have ever had to drive through, you understand most of the stereotypes are pretty true. If you ever had to work tech desk support for a company that covered Alabama you are scared of those people.
Texas, well Because they can.
Colorado does have the law, but meh I don't see it happening first.
I am going to "Guess" that this will be limited to houses only and places they can verify the drone can easily get in and out safely.
About 2 days would pass with this until some idiot got their fingers in the rotors and then sued for millions.
Why doesn't Amazon allow same day pickup at there warehouses instead of drones?
I see these drones as a huge liability:
1. Drone crashed into house/car/etc
2. Drone injured/killed person or animal
3. Drone get tangled into power lines
4. Drone gets shot down, packages stolen
5. No way to sign for package, proof of delivery.
6. Drone gets hit by lightning, package lost.
So, latest theft ring employs hunter-killer drones to go after and hijack Amazon delivery drones to steal shit.
Yes, proving that no matter HOW FUCKING STUPID something is, if some billionaire asshole says it, the press and all the idiots come out of the woodwork to fawn over it and spread the stupid across the land. Fucktards.
These drones won't fly anywhere as high as traditional aircraft do.While I would love to get packages within 30 minutes when I order on Amazon (which I do often) am I the only one who doesn't really want this?
I mean think about it, AMazon is one of if not the TOP digital retailer and imagine just how many of these things might be flying around in the sky.
For people interested in say, bird watching, flying kites, hang gliding, star gazing, and other things it could just be a huge burden.
It's one thing to have an airplane/jet go by once a couple hours or something, but I could see this (if it's cheap enough) getting to the point these things could constantly be flying and cluttering up the skies, and I for one wouldn't like that.
These drones won't fly anywhere as high as traditional aircraft do.
interesting idea with loads of challenges legally and non.
- Im aware Amazon has large shipping costs but whats the comparisons to having hundreds of mosquitos that will all require FAA tags. Also now plastic weatherproof containers.
- Exposed rotors would cause an issue with insurance and what not. power lines, trees, people, etc.
- GPS is good and all, how does it determine its landing zone?
- Theft is already bad with current shipping companies, what will this be like as you can blatantly see and hear your package on its way.
Don't want to tear down the new idea, just curious as to how they are addressing the obstacles. No matter how far out this is, UPS, FEDEX and USPS have to be nervous at least a little bit.
In Los Angeles nothing is supposed to be flying lower than 500 feet, except cops and emergency helos.
Remember that planes fly at about 5 miles up. Let's make up a # and say the drones will fly at 1 mile up. That would still be high enough that one would barely be able to see or hear them, but low enough to not interfere with aircraft. Now interference with birds is a whole different issue, one that could get interesting.That's my point, they are going to be lower, creating more noise/distractions, flying all over the place (if it is feasible and many people sign up for it).
Could you imagine the scene in Fifth element but instead of flying cars it's drones all over the sky above your house and places.
I got money on Alabama or Texas.
Alabama shouldn't even need to be explained why. If you have ever had to drive through, you understand most of the stereotypes are pretty true. If you ever had to work tech desk support for a company that covered Alabama you are scared of those people.
Texas, well Because they can.
Colorado does have the law, but meh I don't see it happening first.
I am going to "Guess" that this will be limited to houses only and places they can verify the drone can easily get in and out safely.
I expect a lot of these to be attack and destroyed by clever,or quick, pets.