Amazon Gets Green Light From UK to Test Drone Delivery
System
Amazon announced on July 25 that it has formed a partnership with the UK
government to explore and test new drone delivery systems in the UK. The
partnership is considered a breakthrough for Amazon, which has been struggling
with regulatory hurdles in the United States.
Amazon's drone delivery service, known as Prime Air was first made public
in December 2013. But the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been
reluctant to permit drone delivery because of safety and privacy
concerns.
The UK's current rules forbid drones to be flown outside a pilot's line of
sight, but those rules could be changing soon, according to a Financial Times
report.
Other Amazon permissions in the UK include testing sensor performance to
make sure the drones can identify and avoid obstacles as well as flights where
one person operates multiple highly-automated drones.
"This announcement strengthens our partnership with the UK and brings
Amazon closer to our goal of using drones to safely deliver parcels in 30
minutes to customers in the UK and elsewhere around the world," said Paul
Misener, Amazon's Vice President of global innovation policy and
communications.
Through this partnership, Amazon will be able to develop its drone system
so that it can be used safely and reliably in the logistics industry. It will
also help the UK government identify what operating rules and safety regulations
will be needed for the drone industry.
"The UK is charting a path forward for drone technology that will benefit
consumers, industry, and society," said Misener.
The company announced the CAA will be fully involved in the project to
explore the potential for safe use of drones beyond the line of sight. The
outcomes of these tests will help inform the development of future policy and
regulation in the area.
The company announced the CAA will be fully involved in the project to
explore the potential for safe use of drones beyond the line of sight. The
outcomes of these tests will help inform the development of future policy and
regulation in the area.
"These tests by Amazon will help inform our policy and future
approach."
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