Not so sure about this. I suppose this is mainly for people who live in rural areas. Given all the problems the U.S.A. has I can see the drones being shot down or confiscated by the police or the FBI/CIA. Also would not this be competition to the United States Postal Service, UPS and Fed Ex?? I suppose the drones could be used in war zones to get humanitarian help to people in distress, illness or having medical emergencies. Better than Carrier Pigeons but still iffy in my book.
I have a feeling Santa Claus may object and Rudolph #1 Reindeer will be put off!! They might start attacking the drones!!
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Espiritu en Fuego/A Fiery Spirit 
Not a Brit – but this brings to MY mind the beginning of that prescient Jetson** cartoon show — 3D bumper-to-bumper air traffic, door to skyrise balcony.
And ALL in the name of making sure that those who can afford it can spend money faster. Aah! Corporate capitalism at it’s finest, with Amazon leading the way. Oh goodie.
Doubt I’ll be much of a fan of drone usage for this purpose.
xx,
mgh
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**For you kiddies reading who don’t get the reference: the Jetsons was a cartoon produced in the very early 60s by Hanna-Barbera, set way into the future — piggybacking on the popularity of the cave-man inspired Flintstones, which took to the air in 1960. I’m sure you can find something on YouTube if you’re curious.
My brother Stephen and I Loved both the Jetsons and the Flintstones as kids. I can still hear the theme songs for both cartoons in my head. LOL!! Funny stuff!!
Me too – “Meet George Jetson” . . . etc All 5 kids in my family loved them both.
xx,
mgh
Jayne his wife. His boy Elroy. Memories.
And wasn’t there a “daughter Judy?” What was the dog’s name?
Yes. Daughter Judy….. The dog’s name was Astro.
RIGHT! Funny how long those early memories stick.
Now for the Flintstones: Wilma, Fred and Pebbles Flintstone, Betty & Barney Rubble (but didn’t they have a boy?) – can’t recall the pets either.
Betty and Barney Rubble had a son called Bam Bam. Their “dog” was actually a dinosaur called Dino.
Oh how it all comes back! Simpler days – which seemed kinder too.
xx,
mgh
Wait! Made a mistake Dino belonged to Fred and Wilma Flintstone. I don’t think the Rubbles had a pet. I know in later show spin-offs they had Pebbles and Bam Bam get married. Personally I did not like when they had the kids grown up. Too corny. I like the original TV cartoon show.
That’s right. The second coming was dreadful, IMHO.
Network Execs very rarely get it right. WHATEVER made them think that cartoon characters needed to age? As the saying goes, they could “f” up a wet dream!
LOL!! ROTFL!! 🙂 😀
lol – I remember. 🙂
JUST what we need, huh – mid air traffic jams and drone crashes! The Jetsons didn’t tell us much about dealing with things like this. 🙂 xx, mgh
As I recall the Jetsons did not need drones as their cars flew everywhere with no traffic jams!! 🙂
I recall watching all the air traffic and wondering how they kept from crashing into each other. 🙂
Cartoon Positioning Systems! LOL! 🙂 😀
LOL indeed! 🙂
lol – they probably had drone police to keep things civilised. 🙂
and drone school crossing guards too! 🙂
lmao – yes!!
Well here are some Drone disasters. http://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/08/business/drone-safety-risk-popular.html?emc=edit_th_20170109&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=58215227
Ugh. That does not bode well. Are there any regulations around the use of drones? As in, any penalties for being an utter moron?
ROTFL! I know it’s not funny but your comment gave me a chuckle. If there are no regulatory laws now I’m sure there will be very soon.
Since the drones are so expensive I can see them being a target for theft. Imagine the use a drug runner could make of them.
xxx Huge Hugs DeBorah xxx
Ha! Ha! Breaking Bad British style!! LOL!! 🙂 😀
Or spying. Some use them to take photos. How I don’t understand. https://youtu.be/1WxL1fIIFKU
Is the 400 metre limit an aviation requirement? I wonder what that idyllic countryside will look like with hundreds of drones flitting backwards and forwards 24 hours /day? Not a pleasant thought.
Not sure about the limit. That kinda stuff goes over my head. Maybe Amazon thought is was safer to beta test it in the English countryside. Who knows? I just thought the whole idea was so weird.
Well, it’s definitely a novelty. I’d /almost/ pay to see it. 😀
Here in New York Drones are sold in Best Buy and I think also Radio Shack. They are marketed as advanced adult toys. I guess like Model planes or trains.
I don’t know whether I’m out of touch or drones just haven’t made it to Australia in a big way yet, but no idea where you’d buy one. But after watching that incredible photography-by-drone video, I’m drooling at the idea of being able to see through the ‘eyes’ of a drone. The vistas were simply breathtaking.
They are readily available in New York. Stores like Best Buy and Radio Shack have them. In fact any electronic or computers stores should have them for purchase.
You’re lucky, I think. Here in Australia they’re still a novelty. 🙂
Thanks. My interest has been piqued so Stephen and I will price them just out of curiosity then I will get back to you with the cost and prices.
Oh! Thanks for that. I’d be very surprised if I could afford one but…I am curious. 😀
This is a photography Drone. How one gets the camera attached or is it built into the Drone?! I’m confused. Very nice photos it takes.
Oh my god….that is /superb/. For the first time ever I want one. Wow…
The photography is excellent. Pictures are gorgeous. Maybe one day I will get one but as for now my money will go towards more practical needs.
-sigh- mine too but we can dream, right?
Folks here is another Drone video. This Drone takes photos. Still don’t understand how he got the camera onto the Drone?!