Amazon revealed the latest of the prototype drones the company plans to use as a part of its Prime Air service Sunday. Amazon said the drones weigh about 55 pounds, can carry packages weighing up to five pounds and will be able to deliver packages in fewer than 30 minutes. The drones fly under 400 feet and use “sense and deploy” technology that will allow the carrier to dodge obstacles. “We are testing many different vehicle designs and delivery mechanisms to discover how best to deliver packages in a variety of environments,” reads the statement from Amazon. “We have more than a dozen prototypes that we’ve developed in our research and development labs. The look and characteristics of the vehicles will evolve over time.” In March, the Federal Aviation Administration granted the online-based company approval to fly drones for research into the Prime Air service after the company revealed its plans to work with drones for deliveries more than two years ago. 

SOURCE: USA Today