By: Jack Stewart
Source: BBC
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20140829-inside-googles-secret-drone-lab
Google has now announced that they are creating delivery drones that could even save lives after a disaster. Jack Stewart, the writer of this article, entered the secret building where these drones are being built, with Nic Roy, one of Google's employees. This secret building also known as The Hatchery is where Google is creating the next generation of drones. Roy explained that it is in The Hatchery where they build, test and rebuild many of their vehicles until they work perfectly. Project Wing, the program that Roy runs, is now creating self-flying vehicles. Various companies have been developing a variety of flying vehicles to help move people and packages in a more efficient way. The Hatchery is known to be the main lab where testing and development for these drones occur. Google's latest vehicle, found in the center of the lab, is a white wing that can fly vertically to transport packages. Google has tested this drone in Queensland, Australia where the drone sent dog treats to a rural farmer and then flew back to its base.
These drones could have a more serious effect on our everyday lives. If ever in a tough situation these vehicles could deliver supplies after a natural disaster, flood or hurricane. Drones would be able to move much farther than a truck if there was any type of natural disaster. Other than emergencies these drones could be used for online deliveries. They could easily drop packages at each home rather than have one polluting truck complete all the work.
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