Amazon wants dedicated airspace for delivery drones

It’s no secret that Amazon is seriously considering using drones to deliver packages across short distances, and now it has taken a clearer step towards reaching that goal. The company today unveiled a proposal to designate a portion of the airspace above suburbs and cities for drone delivery. The proposal suggests high-speed drones be limited to an area covering a height of 200 to 400 feet off the ground. Another 100-foot area above this corridor would be designated as a no-fly zone to act as a buffer against other traditional aircraft. Meanwhile, the area between the ground and the high-speed…

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