Will Wal-Mart Drones RUIN Everything?

[@FlyChuckyFly]

How long until the hawks and vultures in the area realize they can attack one of those for a free gummy bear snack?

[@offrails]

"Wing gives you Red Bull"

[@JustPlaneSilly]

Hahahaha!!!!!!

[@davidyoung518]

As a paramotor pilot, these things scare me. I routinely enjoy flying low in the same range those things operate in!

[@asho1735]

make sure you have ADSB out. then the drones and GA pilots will avoid you. A lot of times we can't see you when you are low and blend in with the ground clutter.

[@davidyoung518]

@@asho1735 Do they make them small enough to be carried in an ammo box? Most paramotor pilots don't even carry a battery on board.

[@golfbravowhiskey8669]

Until Dairy Queen can get me a blizzard to my house by drone then it's all just a bunch of hogwash!🤣

[@somerandomnification]

So they have ADSB-In so they can avoid you, but they don't have ADSB-Out so you can't avoid them. I'm not sure if I like that equation. Also, remember when Uber was cheaper than taxis and passed along the majority of the income to the drivers? They kept that up long enough to drive their competitors out of business and then they cut the drivers' pay and increased charges during "peak demand." I guarantee that drone delivery won't be this cheap one year from now.

[@michaelharrison4102]

Soon we will be wondering why we don’t have any birds in the suburbs

[@waltersmith6454]

Looks awesome from a distance. Not sure how I and others will feel when every retail store and Uber Eats starts flying these.

[@BryonGaskin]

Tell me again how these drones comply with the line of sight (LOS) requirements everybody else is supposed to abide by

[@saggyballsfpv]

They have special waivers… cuz you know…. money and influence.

[@joewalker5816]

When random people send you random gifts with this method in the future, you’ll have the reassurance that they were creeping on your property at least once.

[@opieshomeshop]

You're the only one creeping on peoples property. Thats why you said it first. Deflecting. Nice try. Didn't work.

[@deloresmorton3136]

Live on a grass strip,can just see drones zipping back and forth across the runway! And btw all light planes don’t have ads-b.

[@JBalloonist]

It’s cool but I think people are going to be annoyed when there are hundreds of drones flying overhead.

[@coltons4436]

It will be a matter of time before they have midair’s with low flying aircraft ..

[@VictoryAviation]

I’ll bet my life savings these things have a protocol where they virtually fall out of the sky if a full scale aircraft gets within a quarter mile and within a certain altitude. They can’t afford the liability otherwise.

[@Kampala69]

The drone's got to be more expensive than the groceries. Catch the drone and put it in a Faraday cage. Lots of bits for making hobby drones!

[@thefamilythatfliestogether]

I just wanted to let you know that you were "droning on" for a large portion of this video 🤣

[@whoanelly737-8]

What an effing nightmare

[@martinturner9740]

I was in Santa Clara a couple of months ago, for an IoT conference. Wing was there, and I attended a presentation they gave. I don’t recall names, but it was a representative from Wing and I believe the CTO from the city of Allen, TX. It was very informative. Lots of information about how they were able to navigate not only the FAA regs, but also zoning, local laws and ordinances, and getting buy-in from the local governments that were involved. They chose the DFW area because they figured if they could make it work in one of the world’s most complex airspaces, they could do it anywhere.

[@opieshomeshop]

*_I think lacerations are my main concern if these fall from the sky as well as head injuries. These could 86 a person. A deployable emergency chute seems like it would be wise with a power cut while free falling. Google can send me a check for my advice...._*

[@phillhuddleston9445]

True but that can fail as well.

[@Xanthrochroid]

These things are going to be like mosquitoes in Mississippi before you know it.

[@ItsAllAboutGuitar]

Super cool tech, very creepy just like in They Live, and also very annoying as drones overhead now are like mosquitos that you want to punch.

[@Trike.]

Funny how no one has mentioned lability or deaths when these things fall out of the sky?

[@nickolson1491]

Thinking ahead, what will this do to GA when every retailer, restaurant and such, plus recreational drone pilots will all be flying these things in congested areas? It doesn't seem like ADSB In will be sufficient to prevent midair collisions with larger craft.

[@Caroline_Tyler]

I'd like to see the costs involved with this sort of delivery. I just can't see it ever being viable.

[@marcuslinton310]

It's obviously limited and will cost delivery charges $3.99. So, it's unlikely to become mainstream anytime soon and will remain a luxury option. It's main purpose will be to deliver meds and such to people who can't leave their homes often. The bad part there is, if people notice such a situation, nothing is stopping them from getting to the package first.

[@jeffreyhughes7107]

How exciting! I think you nailed the idea of not wanting to make a trip for one thing: Child is sick and you need medicine but you don’t want to leave them to go get it.

[@crashalexander7232]

TOUGH TITTIES SICK KID WILL BE FINE WHEN YOU LEAVE TO GO GET THE STUFF YOU NEED ....

[@bknapp9728]

Yes. These drone deliveries will become truly annoying when you can order items as 2 Red Bulls or a can of Spaghettios for delivery.

[@marcuslinton310]

There was a video of some d'bag who had was ordering stuff non stop and so the neighbor was fed up hearing the stupid drone all the time and so he called the news because the police wouldn't do anything. They came out and interviewed the d'bag who was already placing his 7th order of the day and it was a coke and snack. It's people like him that ruin things.

[@ZeOhmega]

"North Richland Hills... which is kinda west of Dallas." Fort Worth: Am I a joke to you, BrYan?

[@Jigsaw407]

Yeah ... the other day I thought "Hm ... the world really isn't noisy enough yet". A whole bunch of WHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIR all day long would really hit the spot.

[@gravityfuzz]

The noise will be too much.

[@marcuslinton310]

There was a video of some d'bag who had was ordering stuff non stop and so the neighbor was fed up hearing the stupid drone all the time and so he called the news because the police wouldn't do anything. They came out and interviewed the d'bag who was already placing his 7th order of the day and it was a coke and snack. It's people like him that ruin things.

[@ed.peguillan.3]

That's pretty cool. I wonder if it will let you order from far away if you put your phone in developer mode and spoof your GPS location.

[@tkb692_]

A really good jo for drone enthusiasts! Id quit my current position job just to deliver groceries!!

[@robhoneycutt]

I’m leaning toward the idea of drone delivery being a bit dubious. Off the top of my head I can see all kinds of issues. Wind and weather come to mind. Seems like it would be limited to a fair weather service. I see that long cord for lowering the box being problematic. There will definitely be issues with that getting tangled up on something and crashing the drone. If this became commonplace I think noise would become an issue. For commodity items it also seems limited to suburban locations where there’s room for the delivery, but the region needs to also have sufficient density to make the deliveries economically viable, and those seem contradictory. I think a better application of the tech would be delivery of more critical items. Emergency medical materials for rural locations, etc.

[@JustPlaneSilly]

Agree 💯

[@AC-jk8wq]

Kinda need to get practice delivering cheap goods first…. Then human organs! 😃

[@wb6anp]

Putting delivery drivers out of work eventually.

[@arkansasoutpost]

@@AC-jk8wq You just know that will be a scene in a comedy within a few years.

[@simitarknut2201]

I remember watching a science show in the late 1970s or early 1980s where they were college engineering students were tasked to make a flying robot the dis a couple simple tasks in the area of a tennis court. The one that won, was called Texas Tail Sitter(?), it won because it actually took off and flew in the correct direction before it crashed. Most all the other competition suffered from RUD, Rapid Unplanned Disassembly, or flew uncontrollably.

[@ik04]

I have been following Wing since they started. It has been interesting to watch their progress and since their test flight field is in Frisco, you can watch them doing flights.

[@Kevin_Kyle]

We are all going to learn to hate these things. Its just a matter of time.

[@phillhuddleston9445]

They're already getting shot at!

[@stevenhorney7735]

That's pretty cool! I would imagine it doesn't cost them a lot in operating costs, but it's still kind of hard to imagine these things becoming a huge part of the business line, since most people probably want larger quantities of items. But I would order some small things just for the experience!

[@g3galloway]

Quality video right here! Nice work Bryan!

[@tomdchi12]

I'm in a big city with a roof top deck... I wonder if they'll ever OK deliveries like that rather than only to driveways... But yeah, for people worried about the non-humans controlling us from the tunnels below our flat disk of a planet(?) this sort of stuff is going to be unpleasant for them.

[@Physhi]

The noise really irritates some people. If there were different prop tech for the hovering blades such as a toroidal prop set up to make it more quiet maybe it won't cause much fuss down the line.

[@shinc4054]

I watched straight through for you, 1 ad only, if I had skipped or backed up, I would have gotten an ad Every time !, what is the radius for the drones please? Thx

[@Twizlair]

dude that 17 hour drive messed you up :-)

[@paratyshow]

👍✅ Love new tech as much as the next nerd but a bit worried about the crowded low airspace more for the noise and other drone pilots👏 Tks BrYan PS reading the other comment of @michaelharrison4102 that is a good point, this will affect the native bird population in the suburbs .....

[@PghGameFix]

cool.... and no tip !!!!!!! FYI.... down loaded it, and the aren't in Pittsburgh yet.

[@JBalloonist]

I like that AirVenture hat! Wish I had found it while there.

[@zxr92]

Looks like in Utah it's DroneUp as the delivery courier. Only available in 2 areas about a mile radius. But they said "Coming Soon!" If they can drop it in the backyard away from porch pirates, I am all for it.

[@Doulos.Romans8.34]

You mentioned its wasteful but I wonder if it is? You can recycle the cardboard and don’t have to use gas to go get these things. Although for the small size of the products is it worth it?

[@eugeneweaver3199]

BrYan! Way to "drone" on about Gummy Bears and Red Bull! 😂 Heard rumors that this is gonna be available soon in my area. Can't wait to try it out!

[@2dthoughts]

I think it’s cool at first But once you can’t go out or look up without seeing or hearing one it’s going to be irritating

[@SirJer]

I think the congo-line of drones is worth driving a load of happy-meals back to walmart....

[@Jeffrey-Flys]

awesome. i will have to drive to Walmart, check myself out, rent a drone, attach the groceries and then fly them to my house so i can unload them in my driveway… oh, and return the drone to the rental desk

[@stevenwilkes5737]

So do you then have a FAA Drone license? or did you just use the APP to get approval to fly your drone at your friend's house. isn't the FAA rule system wonderful?

[@JustPlaneSilly]

It's over complicated for sure

[@mgas1237]

He doesn't need approval or license if its not controlled airspace. And if it is, the App will usually grant a waiver. And if its under 250 grams, doesn't need RID.

[@dustinalexander4620]

Cool video. Can't wait for the Osh video.

[@Sky_Burger88]

Red Bull? Can they deliver beer this way?

[@jamesonpace726]

If you haven't, read "1984" and weep....

[@haroldnelson3734]

The long-dreaded, Machiavellian, dystopian, future shock horror is upon us! And from Walmart no less!!

[@tomcoryell]

The moment I caught my neighbor’s drone hovering over my backyard at 11:30 pm scaring the crap out of my wife and I was the moment I began to LOATHE this technology. Annoyed people will knock them out of the sky. I guarantee it.

[@DaveyCodes]

The main constraint seems to be the weight limit. That severely limits the practicality of it. If they could deliver 50lbs by drone, this would truly become the ultimate delivery method.

[@Henkerhaus]

These drones are a hybrid between an airplane and a helicopter. They can hover for takeoff and delivery, but fly as an airplane for speed and efficiency during transit. Good idea, but 3 lb limit has pretty limited usability. It would be interesting to know the all in running cost per delivery. I’m assuming that there is a range limit depending on your proximity to a store. As others have pointed out, weather could be a constraint for delivery. But, 15 min delivery time with no driver required is fairly convenient.

[@marcuslinton310]

I doubt they have stats yet for overall cost factors. The price to buy one, of course, but have they been around long enough to determine longevity and durability. $3.99 per drone delivery seems like a long haul to see any payoff.

[@haroldnelson3734]

I envision the utopian future as a drone delivery of a pizza and a 6-pack directly onto my lap while lounging next to my pool. Wait a minute...it's here now!

[@Streaky100001]

I think this is a really cool idea, but I think it's a little impractical in a lot of circumstances. It's pretty rare that I need to buy just a single item, and usually buying like that is more expensive than buying in bulk. A can of coke, for example, works out cheaper if you buy a multi-pack, then just grab one out of the fridge when you want it, rather than buying an individual can each time you want one. I think it'll probably get used a lot earlier on just due to the novelty of it, I mean, who doesn't want a drone to come to their house and deliver stuff, but quite quickly I think that'll wear off as people realize having to have stuff shipped 3lbs at a time is a bit of a hassle. I can definitely see it coming in handy for those moments when you suddenly realize you forgot something you really needed, the speed with which it can deliver is pretty handy for that. I mean, say you're in the middle of cooking a meal, and you realize you're missing an ingredient, with these drones it can be with you without need to stop cooking and start over after going to the shop. I just don't know if there will be enough demand there for it to be worthwhile... does that situation occur regularly enough? I'm a little concerned on the aviation side of this. You say it has ADS-B in, but not out. Not all aircraft are required to carry ADS-B, most general aviation aircraft not operating in the airspace types where it's mandatory don't need it. (Obviously, some still will due to criteria around the specifics of the aircraft, but most GA stuff will avoid falling into this I think) That means, potentially, you could have an aircraft without ADS-B flying around that wouldn't be seen by these drones. Obviously, if the drones are only operating up to 400ft, and over populated areas, there should always be at least 100ft altitude offset... but 100ft isn't really much, I'd be uncomfortable having a drone that close I think. I don't know..... I just..... see and avoid is the basic precaution to avoid incidents, and these drones presumably don't have that basic ability to see in the same way a human pilot does.

[@marcuslinton310]

There was a video of some d'bag who had was ordering stuff non stop and so the neighbor was fed up hearing the stupid drone all the time and so he called the news because the police wouldn't do anything. They came out and interviewed the d'bag who was already placing his 7th order of the day and it was a coke and snack. It's people like him that ruin things.

[@Streaky100001]

@@marcuslinton310 Hmm, I'd not thought of that, but yeah, I guess it could get quite annoying to others nearby if you've got lots of drones coming and going. Might not even have to be one person though, if it becomes popular, you can see there always be drones coming and going to a neighbor and annoying everyone.

[@briandskinner]

Super cool!

[@Finder245]

My house is in class D airspace under class B. I doubt that this will be available in my area any time soon.

[@Finder245]

It just occurred to me: this might actually make property near airports more desirable. No one will complain about a few Cherokees flying out of the airport if it keeps the delivery drones out of the area.

[@Finder245]

And I just found out that they are specifically authorized to do this under the class B because ADS-B is required there. I am still hoping that the surface class D will keep them away.

[@jameshyatte7230]

Wonder if us rural folks could get this eventually?

[@tomdchi12]

Range and capacity for "drones" (or SUAS - Small Unmanned Aircraft System) is definitely an issue, but presumably once this is proven out they'll put money in to increased range. Another potential is trucks driving to a central point and making "last mile" (or several mile) deliveries via a fleet of SUAS to speed up deliveries and reduce costs.

[@arkansasoutpost]

@@tomdchi12 So a kind of aircraft carrier for drone deliveries? That sounds like it's worth looking into.

[@jmtuts]

I don't see how delivery by drone would be any different from delivey by truck when it comes to property damage done by the delivery vehicle.

[@FlyingNDriving]

SPONSORED BY Walmart and a mid video AD for a lawyer... Bryan getting those big bucks, drone money

[@JustPlaneSilly]

Haha! No money changed hands in the making of the video lol. I may get a discounted will from my buddy though. Although I never plan on dying 😂

[@FlyingNDriving]

@@JustPlaneSilly missed opportunity, just a fellow sam's club member trying to take costco down a peg!

[@JustPlaneSilly]

😅

[@eprohoda]

good morning!you shared unusual picture. 🙂

[@stephenabbott3623]

Are these remotely piloted?

[@marcuslinton310]

I believe they are GPS guided, with the option for an operator to takeover if necessary.

[@Trike.]

Can't wait till on of those drones flies into a medevac helicopter or sheriff's helicopter or drops out of the sky into a school yard .But i bet sam walton has the best lawyers money can buy or he wouldn't do this ,

[@ericsd55]

Aircraftspruce could learn a thing or two. AOG for $2 washers rn!

[@1hornet1]

That's cool man. Thanks for doing this. I'm not "build an RV-8 anymore" rich, but I'm definitely "get an energy drink from the sky gods" rich!

[@Airplanefish]

I definitely see a "candy dealer" working for Wal-Mart and his customers are placing and order for a toothbrush and the employee is putting "candy" in the box as well. 100% going to happen

[@JustPlaneSilly]

Oh my gosh that's genius. You're 100% right. That is going to happen

[@Airplanefish]

@@JustPlaneSilly I'd bet a cheeseburger it's a news story before Christmas

[@AC-jk8wq]

Way cool Bryan! 😃

[@TJFlyingAdventures]

Very cool service... Wish they covered my area in FL !

[@LightAndSportyGuy]

ADS-B out: 91.225 H No person may operate an unmanned aircraft under this part with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out equipment in transmit mode unless; (i) The operation is conducted under a flight plan and the person operating that unmanned aircraft maintains two-way communication with ATC; or (ii) The use of ADS-B Out is otherwise authorized by the Administrator.

[@mgas1237]

Yet we can't fly our toy airplanes without Remote ID, which is essentially ADS-B Out. I wonder if they are equipped with some sort of Remote ID in lieu of Out?

[@LightAndSportyGuy]

@@mgas1237 Seems likely that they have the remote ID. But of course, the two systems are designed to be incompatible so that drones / RC aircraft are invisible to 1:1 scale aircraft...

[@johneldridge2795]

2 commercials. They must have adsb out. It is just a matter of time before they are struck.

[@dgriffin60]

What weather conditions can they fly in? Will the drones have personal minimums/maximums? What happens for wrong address deliveries What about the people following your delivery and stealing it ? Driveway pirates! What if your delivery arrives with bullet holes / buckshot? LOL - the problems are endless Don’t get me wrong cool stuff and if Walmart had drone delivery here in Amarillo I would give it a try !

[@MustangPilot1]

Cool!

[@gorgly123]

I would think that if someone messes with a drone it's going to be a federal offense. Probably a felony. It's an aircraft.

[@NelsonWCRS]

Right now, I think it's pointless until they come up with a price after the rollout. And it's going to need more weight carrying capability.

[@potatopilot16]

they make up for the lack of weight in numbers

[@ericpoulin6985]

Didn't like the idea of drone delivery, but actually seeing it in action is really cool. I hope it takes off.......... pun intended?

[@travisw9071]

I hate this. our skies are in danger. our abilities as pilots is in danger. enter digital flight rules

[@travisw9071]

my only hope is the cost becomes too high to justify the idea. order as many m&ms as you can

[@qc8302]

Wait, this is real? I thought Bryan was messing with us.

[@mooorecowbell4222]

I want to see the size of the drone that brings me a new car battery 🚗

[@marcuslinton310]

It's obviously limited so it's unlikely to become mainstream anytime soon and will remain a luxury option. It's main purpose will be to deliver meds and such to people who can't leave their homes often. The bad part there is, if people notice such a situation, nothing is stopping them from getting to the package first

[@UQRXD]

30 dollar delivery charge!

[@MrEbug68]

Can they reuse the happy meals?

[@phillhuddleston9445]

These look like weapons of war to me!!!

[@suarezjoseph]

I think you're seeing the future...

[@columbiabuzz]

3# of C4 will do a lot of damage. SALAD SNACKBAR!!!

[@conch1828]

cool 😊

[@Go-Fly-A-Kite]

Noisy and annoying air traffic accident causing nuisance.

[@5.56Media]

What the actual F*@#?!?!?!?!?!?!

[@KMaynard]

We have food delivery from local restaurants in Little Elm. Very cool stuff.

[@gafletcher1]

It would be interesting to know if it is broadcasting RID. It seemed to ignore your drone so I guess it doesn't receive RID ? You do have RID on your drone, right ?

[@ericmaglio]

They do indeed broadcast!

[@michaelgray2793]

Yes this is the future the WHO plane for us. 15 minute cities no cars aloud in city limits walking everywhere and drone delivery.

[@phlyr01]

I use them every day in Keller. Like living next door to the Jetsons!

[@kevinhamlett1400]

The guy that shot a Walmart drone said it had 4 props. it has 16. He was arrested. They claimed 10k in damages. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpTGZZqGrsqVm7M

[@johnhorner9692]

Going to get annoying real fast !

[@lawrencemanning]

Uneconomical. Won’t last a year.

[@boogerwood]

Great video but this is one of the worst ideas ever.

[@arkansasoutpost]

Oh, great. I've been a drone pilot for less than 2 years, and I've already been made obsolete by robotics and AI. Back to installing ditches, I guess... A little more seriously, this seems really limited at 3 pounds, but this might be a huge convenience for people like seniors who need their medicine and don't want to drive to the store. It'll be an interesting development to watch.

[@JustPlaneSilly]

Yeah I don't think it's a grand solution for groceries but I do think there are specific items that you might need in a pinch. And I'm being serious here I'm not intending to be crass but my wife and I were discussing this. Young couples in the moment may need "protection" in a pinch. Or perhaps if you're home sick and there's nobody there and you need medication or a can of Fix-A-Flat, etc. just seems like there's lots of little small items that you might need without delay when there's no help that this might be useful for

[@arkansasoutpost]

@@JustPlaneSilly Auto parts stores might clean up on drone delivery. I can't be the only one who's been halfway through a repair and realized I'd forgotten a crucial part.

[@JustPlaneSilly]

@@arkansasoutpost 10mm socket delivery LOL

[@Tglass]

I see a drone abuse video in your future....

[@irishcurse65]

Seems impractical. The 3lb limit makes it gimmicky. I don't remember Walmart drones in the book 1984 though.

[@danaskubic2145]

Pay the workers more instead of taking jobs away!