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BY MATTHEW WEISSMAN Amazon is set to roll out its Prime Air drone delivery service to several neighborhoods in the Chicago area this summer, a significant milestone in the development of autonomous logistics. The drones will deliver packages weighing as much as 5 pounds, or about the size of a shoe box, in under two hours to customers’ yards or driveways. The service will be launched from the e-commerce giant’s fulfillment centers in Markham and Matteson, with a delivery rang

BY Matthew Weissman The US Marines recently rolled out their first 3D-Printed drone called HANX. What makes this drone special is that it is made with no parts from China, a recent goal of the US Military. As some of you may know, recently, the US banned new imports of Chinese drones, including the #1 Worldwide drone manufacturer, DJI. For more information on the DJI ban, check out my blog entry on that. The modular design of the drone allows it to easily switch between diffe

By MATTHEW WEISSMAN Drones have room for a major upgrade through faster wireless connectivity, such as 5G. For instance, drone pilots traditionally have to stay close to their drones to ensure good connectivity. With an upgraded wireless connectivity system, drones can communicate and process information faster and more effectively over greater distances. One significant upgrade is the capability to livestream videos. With increased speeds, the videos sent can now be smoother

The US Department of Homeland Security launched a new office for drone and counter-drone technologies, in preparation for the FIFA World Cup and the 250th birthday of America. $115 million will be put into these efforts, as the Trump Administration aims to ensure safety and prevent illegal activities occurring in the sky while the US hosts the largest World Cup ever. This preparation is needed in my opinion. Drones are the future in the skies for both legal and illegal activi