# Ecommerce Delivery Drones The New Amazon Prime Air Drone Delivers Packages in 30-Minutes By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-12-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-prime-air-drone References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/amazon-clarkson-drone-delivery/40641/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/b?node=8037720011&tag=trenhunt0f-20) The announcement of [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-pharmacy-1) Prime Air took place some time ago, but the brand is continuing to forge a new level of expertise in the area of ecommerce delivery with the new Amazon Prime Air Drone that will deliver packages in 30-minutes. The new Amazon Prime Air Drone is capable of flying at an altitude of 400-feet and traveling at a speed of 55mph at a range of about 15-miles. Once an order is placed, the Amazon Prime Air Drone would go to work delivering the item by flying to the marked drop zone, scanning for the customer-placed marker and dropping the package before returning back to the base. While Amazon Prime Air promises to revolutionize the way we think about ecommerce, the Amazon Prime Air Drone is still being tinkered with as the [FAA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flytrex-drone-delivery) continues to fine-tune regulations regarding [commercial drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-drone-network). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ecommerce Delivery Drones:** Explore the increasing use of drones for ecommerce delivery, revolutionizing the logistics industry. - **Amazon Prime Air:** Discover the advancements in Amazon's delivery system with the introduction of the Prime Air Drone, promising faster and more efficient package delivery. - **Regulations for Commercial Drones:** Stay informed about the evolving regulations surrounding commercial drones, as new rules and restrictions can impact the use of drone technology across industries. ### Where This Applies - **Ecommerce:** See how ecommerce companies are adopting drone technology to improve delivery speed and customer experience. - **Logistics:** Identify opportunities for streamlining delivery processes and reducing costs through the implementation of drone technology in the logistics industry. - **Aerospace:** Explore the potential for disruptive innovation in aerospace as companies like Amazon continue to push boundaries with their drone delivery systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Medication Delivery Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-pharmacy-1.md) - [Californian Retail Drone Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-air-1.md) - [Temperature-Resistant Delivery Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperatureresistant-delivery-drones.md) - [30-Minute eCommerce Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-now-delivery-service.md) - [Retailer Drone Delivery Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wing.md) - [Logistical Heavy-Duty Delivery Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-flycart-100.md) - [Intercity Cargo Delivery Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-express.md) - [Streamlined Drone Delivery Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-delivery-network.md) - [Autonomous VTOL Cargo Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-cargo-drone.md)