Google X Reveals Drone Testing

 News recently broke that Google X (a facility dedicated to technological advancements) have been testing drones as a part of Project Wing. Drones are essentially "flying robot planes" that deliver goods by air. Google X have not been permitted to test on US soil, so the testing has taken place in Queensland Australia. Google X states that the long term purpose of these drones would be to provide immediate relief to people in the event of a natural disaster. The Federal Aviation Administration has kept tight reigns commercial drone use, but is slowly and carefully, looking to change.

   Using drones to provide relief to victims of natural disaster, or residents in rural areas sounds great, but this is not the first thought that comes to mind to most Americans. Most people are excited over the idea of ordering a pizza, or something from Amazon, and receiving it immediately. Amazon has also been extensively working on their own drone delivery service, Amazon Prime Air. Although the potential cost savings and job opportunities would be great, questions about the weather and safety regulation can't help but arise. It will be a few more years before "ship by drone" is the next option after "express shipping", but Google X has been developing and regulating this project for 2 years now. Instead of flying cars, we could have flying drones.

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