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April 26, 2017 05:52 pm -07

Drones that pass packages to each other could be the future of home delivery

If Amazon has its way, the skies could soon be buzzing with drones, carrying our online purchases directly to our doors. 

But today's drones can only travel so far — so what happens when you live out of range of a distribution hub?

On Wednesday, IBM Research announced a patent that might someday allow delivery drones to pass off packages to one another mid-flight to create a relay system, extending a supply chain's reach even farther.   

SEE ALSO: 9 incredible ways we're using drones for social good

The design calls for the relay drones to be equipped with extension arms, which would connect and lock in mid-flight to keep the package transfer stable. The drones would also have a sophisticated communications link built-in, which would likely be connected to IBM's Watson's supply chain and logistics system to keep things flying smoothly.  Read more...

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