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| Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says drones similar to this one could deliver packages that weigh up to 2.3 kilograms. (Amazon) |
JAKARTA - Amazon.com Inc. has received approval from state regulators United States (US) to test unmanned aircraft (drones) shippers outdoors.
E-commerce intention is to realize his dream of sending packets to the consumer through the air, even though the face of public concerns related to security and privacy.
Reuters news agency launched on Thursday (19/3), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a certificate of airworthiness for business experiment Amazon and prototype drone unit, allowing the drone flew over privately owned residential land in the State of Washington.
FAA also granted exemption from the restrictions of other airlines so that drones can fly experiments.
The permit is a victory for the Seattle-based Amazon, the largest e-commerce company in the United States.
Certificate of experiments applied only to certain types of drones and Amazon should get a new certificate if they make modifications or fly a different version.
It was difficult to adapt the model quickly in the field. Amazon petition to permit the testing indicate some looping drones in an indoor facility in Seattle.
Amazon are required to fly below 120 feet and always supervise drones, according to the FAA.
Amazon requesting permission to fly at altitudes of up to 150 meters.
Drone operator must have a private pilot's license and hold a current medical certificate. Amazon must submit monthly data on the regulator.
The company did not respond when asked for information, public policy chief Amazon, Paul Misener, certainly will testify at a congressional hearing related drones next Tuesday.
As part of the plan Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos to send packets under a program called "Prime Water", the company that is developing drones capable of flying at a speed of 80 kilometers per hour, is able to operate on their own and have a sense and be able to avoid the object.
Amazon is also working with NASA in terms of air traffic management systems for drones.
Amazon requesting permission from the FAA for testing drones in the area near Seattle where one of the research and development laboratories conducting technology development.
The Company has conducted a test flight outside the United States, in countries with less stringent regulations.
In February, the FAA filed a long-awaited rules to try to set the guidelines for the drones in the United States, referring to the increasingly growing interest both from individuals and companies in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles.
The draft regulation is subject to public comment and revisions before the final, which is expected to be completed at least one year.
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