Commercial drone deliveries could be closer than anticipated, according to Cincinnati-based Workhorse Group, which operates an eight-rotor “octocopter,” also called “HorseFly.” The delivery drone is designed to be used in tandem with electric package delivery trucks, some of which are already deployed in FedEx and UPS fleets.
The latest Workhorse drone weighs 15 pounds, empty, and has a 10-pound payload. It has a maximum speed of 50 mph, and can remain aloft for 30 minutes, according to the company.
Earlier this week, the FAA released rules governing commercial drone operation. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) must be flown during daylight hours only, at no more than 400 feet above the …
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