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US opens up skies for commercial drone operators

The Federal Aviation Administration unveiled long-awaited new rules Tuesday that clear the way for small, commercial drones to operate across US airspace -- but don't expect an aerial delivery from Amazon just yet. Under the FAA's rules, drone operators will be allowed to fly commercial craft weighing less than 55 pounds (25 kilograms) during...

Retail

Wal-Mart could soon be using drones

Wal-Mart, the world's largest retail chain, could be using drones as soon as the end of this year, the company said Thursday. It also said it is testing artificial intelligence and virtual reality tech without adding further details. In order to better compete with rivals, the retail giant said it is six-to-nine-months away from introducing...

Retail

Wal-Mart eyes drone home deliveries

Wal-Mart is actively looking at the possibility of using drones to make deliveries to US customers, a spokesman said Monday, following the lead of Amazon and other retailers. The retail behemoth has been testing the technology indoors "for several months" and on Monday made a request to US aviation authorities to do likewise outside. In addition...