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Amazon Submits Patent for a Drone Tower

Author : Internet From : globalspec Release times : 2017.11.25 Views : 1332

Amazon has been experimenting with the use of delivery drones for some time now, and the company appears to be making preparations for future use of these unmanned aerial vehicles. A patent has been filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a “drone tower” that could one day act as both a fulfillment center and a busy drone delivery base.

According to the patent submission, “A multi-level (ML) fulfillment center is designed to accommodate landing and takeoff of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), possibly in an urban setting, such as in a densely populated area. Unlike traditional fulfillment centers, the ML fulfillment centers may include many levels (i.e., stories, floors, etc.) as permitted under zoning regulations for respective areas. The fulfillment center may have one or more landing locations and one or more deployment locations to accommodate UAVs, which may deliver at least some of the items from the fulfillment center to locations associated with customers.”

The building would be pierced by multiple ports on every level, with landing docks for drones. The aerial vehicles could even fly around inside the tower, according to the application. Drone operations might largely take place on upper levels to minimize noise, a significant concern for urban deliveries.

Different potential configurations for a multi-level fulfillment center. (Source: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office)

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Amazon Submits Patent for a Drone Tower

Amazon Submits Patent for a Drone Tower

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