Alphabet, Executive in charge of Google's Project Wing, hoped to introduce drone deliveries in the US in 2017 following a successful test flight in Queensland last year. Google is currently in discussions with the FAA about the possibility of setting up an air traffic control system for drones using cellular and Internet technology to coordinate the flight paths and altitudes of drones under 152m. However, drone deliveries are not expected to be approved until after the FAA releases its final regulations for commercial drone operations early next year.
David Vos, Executive in charge of Google's Project Wing, hoped to introduce drone deliveries in the US in 2017 following a successful test flight in Queensland last year. Google is currently in discussions with the FAA about the possibility of setting up an air traffic control system for drones using cellular and Internet technology to coordinate the flight paths and altitudes of drones under 152m. However, drone deliveries are not expected to be approved until after the FAA releases its final regulations for commercial drone operations early next year.