Amazon wants to use lamp posts as 'docking stations' for drone deliveries

There are numerous obstacles retailers need to overcome before employing drones to deliver packages - and the UAV's lifespan is at the top of the list. However, Amazon seems to be headed in the right direction with an application that illustrates using'docking stations' for its autonomous carriers. The newly awarded patent that describes using tall structures such as lamp posts or churches that would allow the drones to recharge and continue on their route. Amazon's newly awarded patent that describes using tall structures such as lamp posts or churches that would allow the drones to recharge and continue on their route. The patent describes the use of the docking stations to make the drones fly longer routes, more accurately and provide the system with shelter during rough weather conditions.