article_snippet: drone had already become obsolete while Amazon.com waited more .
article_snippet: test a more advanced drone system and now hopes for quicker .
article_snippet: process is not keeping up with rapidly developing drone .
article_snippet: technology that could generate new revenues and cost savings for .
article_snippet: authorities have more 'reasonable' approaches that recognize the . potential economic benefits of commercial drone operations. '
article_snippet: the United States, wants to use drones to deliver packages to .
article_snippet: the United States customers over distances of 10 miles (16 km)or more, which . would require drones to travel autonomously while equipped with .
article_snippet: ban on most commercial drone flights, but several restrictions .
article_snippet: commercial drones to an altitude of 500 feet (150 metres), allow .
article_snippet: During . this period, the current ban will stay in place; companies can . apply for exemptions to use drones for specific business .
article_snippet: say that drones would generate nearly $14 billion of U.S. economic activity in the first three years of integration and .
article_snippet: $82 billion over a decade.
highlights_snippet: Firm says approved drone is already obsolete .
  