DRONE TECHNOLOGY: Retail giant wants to use robots to deliver products

Wal-Mart Stores, the world’s largest retailer, wants to test drones for delivering products, entering a race with online competitors Amazon and Google.
DRONE TECHNOLOGY: Retail giant wants to use robots to deliver products

Wal-Mart applied last week to the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a waiver to test drones outdoors, with the goal of using them to deliver goods to customers.

“Wal-Mart’s distribution system could become more efficient and consumers could be better served, benefiting the public interest,” it said in its application.

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