After first testing the idea of using drones to deliver packages to extra remote locations, UPS is making its move into more residential skies with octocopters that can be launched from roving trucks.
The company says it successfully tested the HorseFly drone yesterday in Lithia, FL, along with the company that built both the drone and the electric UPS vehicle that launches it, Workhorse Group.
The drone docks on the roof of the delivery truck, and a cage suspended beneath it extends through a hatch into the vehicle. A driver on the inside loads a package into the cage, presses a button on a touch screen, and sends the drone flying on a preset autonomous route to its destination.
The battery-powered HorseFly drones recharge during docking, and have a 30-minute flight time limit, carrying a package weighing up to 10 pounds.
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Skeet with prizes if it is over my property.
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ReplyDeleteDeliver by hand faster than programming the darn thing.
One day you'll be able to sit in your vehicle and place an order via Amazon and in those areas that will be offering 30-minute delivery, you will be able to have your order dropped off at your location. Just imagine going camping and you forgot something, place a quick order and voila, it arrives by drone at your location. All that you will need to add to the order will be your coordinates.
ReplyDeleteI want one of these. Rocket propelled nets are set...
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ReplyDeleteThey will deliver taxed Marajuana soon !!! right to your door !!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCan't be much worse than the busted up, dented, crushed stuff they deliver now.
ReplyDeleteto the wrong address much of the time.
Cocaine delivered next, as Long as it is Taxed !!! by drone
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