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Drones...

yeah.. I am sure it is an option that you will have to pay for.
so if you don't pay.. they don't use the drone.

and from the video.. I am guessing, they will first send you an AMAZON landing pad to display when you sign up for this delivery option. you find a good area for it to use, lay it out and wait for delivery.
The other thing they mentioned is the drones have a 15 mile range. So you'd have to live within 7 miles of a distribution center.
 
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Chicago hasn't instituted a ban but there are now restrictions in place, mostly targeting ignorant consumers from doing stupid things. Commercial ventures that have been adding drones as a part of their businesses (i.e. film/photo firms) are of course voicing their concerns about too much government involvement. Chicago government in action is never boring.
http://www.npr.org/2015/11/19/456600405/chicago-city-council-approves-ban-on-drones
 
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Why fly a drone when you can fly inside one?

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The Chinese drone maker unveiled a high-flying 500 lb. drone, which in theory would also be able to serve as an autonomous transportation vehicle for real humans — at CES on Wednesday. The Ehang 184 is a giant but elegantly designed drone; according to the company, it can transport one person at approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) per hour on a roughly 23-minute trip. It can hold about 100 kg (220 lbs).​
 
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