Originally Posted by
DC2EWR
Prime Air may not need as many airframes to get the same job done since they will supplement with drones, automated transport and thousands of AMAZON FLEX "Uber-like" independent operators (average joe driving his sedan or pick up) will also supply lift from the ground-based Distribution Center to provide same day/next day delivery.
In 5 years or less, we could be experiencing a round-the-clock movement of parcels that will completely satisfy at least a 2 day delivery algorithm without need for much airlift? It's part ways scary and fascinating but remember Blockbuster video?
https://flex.amazon.com/about
Not as many airframes ... which routes would you eliminate?
Most of our airplanes carry freight TO a given location, and they carry freight FROM that same location. What will Amazon airplanes carry on the return route?
For the routes no longer served by airplanes, what "drones, automated transport, and Amazon Flex drivers" will be used? What will be the range of these drones? Speed? Payload capacity? Security and safety issues? Best shotgun load to take them down? How well do they work in rain, sleet, and snow?
"Automated transport"? What are you talking about here?
Amazon Flex drivers. How many do you think will be driving during that Christmas Eve snowstorm? How reliable, dependable, and honest do you expect them to be?
And finally, how far do you think these alternate means of transportation -- drones, "automated transport", and Amazon Flex drivers -- will be able to move a package in 24 hours? Are any of the above in the 600 mph range?
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