Google on Thursday said it is testing using drones to deliver items brought online, putting its own spin on similar efforts by internet retail titan Amazon.com.
Two years of research into what Google referred to as "Project Wing" was capped this month with test flights delivering candy, water, medicine, dog treats and other items to two farmers in Queenland, Australia.
"Self-flying vehicles could open new approaches to moving goods," California-based Google said in a blog post disclosing the project.
"Throughout history, major changes in how to move goods from place to place have led to new opportunities for economic growth and generally made consumers' live easier".
'Project Wing' seems much closer to Google's automated car. This is also a fact that 'Project Wing' and automated car both are developed in same lab 'Google X lab'.
Online business titan 'Amazon' sought permission for drone test flights in the U.S.A last month saying it is moving forward on plans for deliveries using unmanned aircraft.
Source: Hindustan Times
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