ryoder 1,381 #1 June 5, 2017 http://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/06/02/amazon_patents_parachutes_in_shipping_labels/ The patent doesn't say what safety measures would be employed to make sure a wayward package doesn't fail to deploy its 'chute and brain an unwitting pedestrian or resident."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #2 June 5, 2017 Most skydivers can't spot, what makes Amazon think they will do better? Will they do a WDI pass? lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LolaJov 0 #3 June 6, 2017 Drones are getting very sophisticated with computer software, and can fly pre-programmed patterns based upon GPS waypoints. So, it will know the GPS address of the package delivery, and all it has to do is note wind direction, wind speed and altitude and calculate wind drift. Then adjust the GPS point accordingly. Besides, they'll be dropping from very low altitude, and there won't be much drift. I can see it happening! I can also see the neighborhood kids following the parachute down and stealing the package... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo 0 #4 June 6, 2017 Nice idea. Can´t wait to get my parcel via drone-drop... see my flat, it is on the left side with the decorated window ... (see pic of our neighbourhood ...) Maybe Amazon might learn from the Army, the tested Air delivery with more or less success ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjF8ju7YeLI-------------------------------------------------- With sufficient thrust, pigs just fly well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
