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Drone package delivery gets a shot in the arm from UPS, Amazon

on Feb 22, 2017 | 0 comments

By Lisa Lacy

UPS said it successfully tested a drone that launches from the roof of a vehicle, delivers a package and returns while the driver of said vehicle continues along a route to make a separate delivery. The package transport company said this is one possible role it sees for drones in the future – in part to help cut costs associated with rural delivery routes.

UPS conducted the test on Monday (February 20) in Lithia, Florida with battery electric truck and drone developer Workhorse Group, which UPS said built the drone and the electric package car tested.

The test included an Read full story ›

Source: The Drum