In the framework of Project Wing Holding Alphabet develops drone aircraft with vertical take-off system, which is the main part of the trajectory unfolds propellers while moving rapidly moving in the horizontal plane. Unloading is carried out on the cable after hovering over the final delivery point in the air. It was assumed that the commercial exploitation of these means of delivery will begin next year.
Bloomberg clarifies , from the original plans to deliver by air medications and first aid Alphabet refused and began to negotiate with the networks of fast food establishments. However, at the same Starbucks failed to reach an agreement due to differences over the use of personal customer data. Moreover, in October, a division Project Wing leave Dave Vos , who was the leader and the mastermind behind the creation of drones couriers. Now department is preparing to reduce staff and sends notifications to employees, encouraging them to find a new job in Alphabet structures in the next 90 days.
Parent holding company Google is trying to reduce the costs of projects that are not able to generate revenue in the near future. Boston Dynamics robots were too expensive for serial production, "unmanned couriers" do not give rise to the sky strict rules. It seems that these areas of activity Alphabet ready at least to freeze. Related Products :
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