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Amazon to Test Drone Delivery in the UK

Two weeks ago, Seven Eleven made the first Drone delivery in the US to a family that was obviously hungry.  They ordered and received by Drone, some Slurpee’s, a chicken sandwich, donuts, hot coffee and some candy.  How’s that for convenience.  Seven Eleven worked with Tech-Start Up company, Flirtey to make the delivery.  Flirtey is working on perfecting the ability for Drones to deliver much needed food, medicine and medical supplies to many countries that lack the ability to receive these essential products in a timely fashion.

Now, we here that Amazon is testing Drone delivery technology in the UK in partnership with UK aviation regulators.  Tests are being conducted for both rural and suburban deliveries.  In addition the tests involve, flying drones beyond the sight of the pilot and in some cases having a single pilot operate multiple drones.  So while the US has not yet granted Amazon approval to test their drones here the UK tests will go a long way to prove or disapprove that drone delivery technology is safe.

Original article can be found here: http://money.cnn.com/2016/07/26/technology/amazon-delivery-drones-uk/

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Walmart Wants Your Next Delivery To Be By Drone

Drones are coming to a city near you. First Amazon, now Walmart has applied for a license to test drones so that they can operate commercially. Due to increasing online orders, Walmart is seeking to streamline the order fulfillment process. Drones can help Walmart deliver orders faster, take stock of inventory, assist with its grocery pick-up service, and improve the efficiency of its distribution system.

Commercial drones are not currently legal, but the FAA is expected to finalize regulations within the next year. Amazon says it will be ready when that time comes, and Walmart is working to follow suit, depending on testing and the regulations.

Will the FAA establish rules for the widespread commercial use of drones or will retailers wait in limbo? What other implications do drones have on creating efficiencies (and risks) in supply chains? Could drones help Walmart improve expected earnings?

For more information please see:
http://www.supplychain247.com/article/walmart_seeks_amazon_like_drones_for_delivery/pinc_solutions