Monday, December 2, 2013

“Octocopters”― The new delivery service of Amazon

 I found this article in BBC.

          The chief executive of Amazon announced that they are testing unmanned small plains that are named “Octocopters” and also ready to start deliveries by them, however, the service will start after 2015 because The US Federal Aviation Administration is yet to confirm the use of unmanned drones for civilian purposes.
          When I found this article, I was excited because I often make use of Amazon to order some merchandise and the shape and function of “Octocopters” fascinate me deeply. I think it is a new, wonderful way to deliver goods for people within half hour. However, Amazon cannot supply this service due to the regulation for the civilian air space even though they are ready to start using the unmanned drones. The article also mentioned about some problems such as safety and security. For example, if the drone have to fly in the city to deliver the goods, it should avoid people for the safety of human beings and goods but it is difficult for “Octocopters” to do so. So Amazon and some scientists should make more effort to make “Octocopters” better until the regulation will be removed.

          Now, I wanted to ask you that 1) Do you use Amazon? For what? 2) Do you agree with using the unmanned drones to deliver goods? “Octocopters”― The new delivery service of Amazon

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