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−	In December 2016, it came to light that the online retail giant Amazon ~~has~~ filed a patent for massive flying warehouses that could be used to assist and house a fleet of delivery drones.	+	In December 2016, it came to light that the online retail giant Amazon had filed a patent for massive flying warehouses that could be used to assist and house a fleet of delivery drones.

−	Originally filed in 2014, the patent refers to the warehouses as ‘airborne fulfilment centres’ (AFCs) ~~and would be~~ kept aloft ~~using~~ airships.	+	Originally filed in 2014, the patent refers to the warehouses as ‘airborne fulfilment centres’ (AFCs) kept aloft by airships.

−	[[File:Amazon2.jpg\|~~800px~~]]	+	[[File:Amazon2.jpg\|link=File:Amazon2.jpg]]

−	Although Amazon has refused to comment on the patent, the details involve AFCs being stationed above major cities, ~~with the purpose of~~ storing items for rapid delivery at peak times. Drones dispatched from the AFCs would glide downwards to a user-specified delivery location rather than fly, ~~thereby~~ using little-to-no power. The drones are said to be capable of cruising and hovering at altitudes of up to 14,000 m (45,000 ft).	+	Although Amazon has refused to comment on the patent, the details involve AFCs being stationed above major cities, storing items for rapid delivery at peak times. Drones dispatched from the AFCs would glide downwards to a user-specified delivery location rather than fly, using little-to-no power. The drones are said to be capable of cruising and hovering at altitudes of up to 14,000 m (45,000 ft).

−	A series of ‘shuttles’ are also mentioned by the patent ~~filing~~. It is thought that these would ~~be intended to~~ replenish the larger AFCs with stock and fuel, or as transit for workers.	+	A series of ‘shuttles’ are also mentioned in the patent. It is thought that these would replenish the larger AFCs with stock and fuel, or provide transit for workers.

−	Areas where lots of merchandise is sold but ~~with~~ difficult access, such as sporting arenas or music festivals, are highlighted as being places where AFCs could be of most use.	+	Areas where lots of merchandise is sold but there is difficult access, such as sporting arenas or music festivals, are highlighted as being places where AFCs could be of most use.

−	[[File:Amazon3.jpg\|~~800px~~]]	+	[[File:Amazon3.jpg\|link=File:Amazon3.jpg]]

−	Despite Amazon being reluctant to ~~address the issue~~, it has been widely reported that they are developing delivery drone capabilities. A video released in 2015 showed the latest versions of their flying robots undergoing testing. Packages weighing up to 2.2 kg (5 lb) were reported as being deliverable in 30 minutes using drones capable of ~~traveling~~ up to 15 miles.	+	Despite Amazon being reluctant to comment, it has been widely reported that they are developing delivery drone capabilities. A video released in 2015 showed the latest versions of their flying robots undergoing testing. Packages weighing up to 2.2 kg (5 lb) were reported as being deliverable in 30 minutes using drones capable of travelling up to 15 miles.

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In December 2016, it came to light that the online retail giant Amazon has filed a patent for massive flying warehouses that could be used to assist and house a fleet of delivery drones.

Originally filed in 2014, the patent refers to the warehouses as ‘airborne fulfilment centres’ (AFCs) and would be kept aloft using airships.

[[File:Amazon2.jpg|800px]]

Although Amazon has refused to comment on the patent, the details involve AFCs being stationed above major cities, with the purpose of storing items for rapid delivery at peak times. Drones dispatched from the AFCs would glide downwards to a user-specified delivery location rather than fly, thereby using little-to-no power. The drones are said to be capable of cruising and hovering at altitudes of up to 14,000 m (45,000 ft).

A series of ‘shuttles’ are also mentioned by the patent filing. It is thought that these would be intended to replenish the larger AFCs with stock and fuel, or as transit for workers.

Areas where lots of merchandise is sold but with difficult access, such as sporting arenas or music festivals, are highlighted as being places where AFCs could be of most use.

[[File:Amazon3.jpg|800px]]

Despite Amazon being reluctant to address the issue, it has been widely reported that they are developing delivery drone capabilities. A video released in 2015 showed the latest versions of their flying robots undergoing testing. Packages weighing up to 2.2 kg (5 lb) were reported as being deliverable in 30 minutes using drones capable of traveling up to 15 miles.

= Find out more =

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* Construction drones.
* Mitie - drone pest control inspection.
* The use of drones in the construction of Crossrail.
* Uses of drones in construction.

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