Boeing 's latest prototype cargo drone is able to carry up to 500 lbs of goods . The drone weighs 747 lbs and is 15 ft in length . The device takes three months to develop , with one successful trial run in the company 's Missouri research laboratory already completed . additional capabilities , such as the drone 's speed or range , have not yet been released , but it is likely to lay the groundwork for the development of further heavy - lifting cargo and vehicle designs .
Boeing's latest prototype cargo drone is able to carry up to 500 lbs of goods. The drone weighs 747 lbs and is 15 ft in length. The device took three months to construct, with one successful trial run in the company's Missouri research lab already completed. Flight capabilities, such as the drone's speed or range, have not yet been released, but it is likely to lay the groundwork for the development of further heavy-lifting cargo and vehicle drones.