The online shopping leader just didn't give specific timing or say where the drones will be making deliveries.

 

Amazon explained its new drones use computer vision and machine learning to recognize and avoid people or clotheslines in backyards when landing.

 

'From paragliders to power lines to a corgi in the backyard, the brain of the drone has safety covered,' said Jeff Wilke, who supervises Amazon's retail business.

 

Wilke said the drones are entirely electric, can fly approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers), send in 30 minutes and carry goods that weigh approximately 5 pounds (2.3 kilograms), like a paperback or toothpaste.

 

Amazon is actually working on drone transporting for years. Back in December 2013, Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos told the '60 Minutes' news show that drones would be flying to customer's homes in five years. But that deadline passed due to regulatory hurdles.

 

The Federal Aviation Administration, which often regulates professional use of drones in the U.S., didn't instantly answered to a request for comment Wednesday. In April, a subsidiary of search giant Google received approval from the FAA to make drone deliveries in parts of Virginia.

 

Wilke said that the company is working with several regulatory agencies to get approval. 'We expect to do it within months,' he said

 

This article is originally posted on tronserve.com