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Amazon.com Inc. is testing delivery packages using drones, CEO Jeff Bezos said Sunday on the CBS television program "60 Minutes."

Bezos said the drones, unmanned vehicles that fly through the air, could deliver packages that weigh up to five pounds. That represents roughly 86 percent of packages that Amazon delivers, he said.

The drones, which would pick up items from Amazon's distribution centers and fly them to customer's homes, probably won't be put into use for four or five years, Bezos said.

"It will work, and it will happen, and it's gonna be a lot of fun," he said in the "60 Minutes" interview.

Amazon may start using the drones, which can deliver packages within 30 minutes, in four to five years pending Federal Aviation Administration approval, Bezos said.

Amazon, based in Seattle, has been ramping up ways to get products to consumers more quickly, as it seeks to keep shoppers coming back to buy from its Web store instead of going to brick- and-mortar retailers. Some of Amazon's most lucrative customers are members of its $79-a-year Prime program, which promises fast delivery.

To cater to these customers, Amazon last month said it was teaming up with the U.S. Postal Service to begin Sunday delivery.

Separately, Amazon said in a statement that it will offer two limited-time deals on its Kindle Fire tablets as part of its Cyber Monday promotions. The company said it will offer $50 off its 16-gigabyte Kindle Fire HD and its 7-inch Kindle Fire HDX.

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favrefan said:"Chris Coghlan isn't gonna pay your rent, Jimmy."

It's fucking ridiculous. Is Amazon the only entity that will be allowed to fly drones around at will? How are you going to feel, jimmy, when the airspace over your backyard looks like the Battle of Midway?

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where you get that idea? the reason they cant do it now (nor can domninoes) is because the FAA is worried about having thousands of drones flying around.

they need to license the police first, and once all of the good airspace is taken (like the parts in front of your bedroom windows), only then can private companies like amazon can use them.

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I would imagine they will mostly be like HOV lanes on the roads until they get to your house. I don't see them letting drones fly constantly over peoples houses unless they go way up in the air.

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You do not talk to me like that! I work too hard to deal with this stuff! I work too hard! I'm an important member of the CSFMB! I drive a Dodge Stratus!

you know how many of them will be shot down for fun?

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Almost none?

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You do not talk to me like that! I work too hard to deal with this stuff! I work too hard! I'm an important member of the CSFMB! I drive a Dodge Stratus!

People will not be comfortable with all the drones especially given the recent NSA type news. A lot of people will be plinking them. Another problem is the trend to militarize the cops. They all look especially menacing these days and are gobbling up military equipment the feds are offering.

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Why are people outraged at just the idea? Of course this will be allowed because our people are impatient and want everything right away.

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i wasnt asking you to guess i was wondering if you knew the exact amount. its a yes or no question

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what part of 'police state' dont you understand?

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