Amazon’s latest package delivery drone will fly itself

Latest iteration in long-promised futuristic vehicle could be dropping off parcels in months

Amazon said Wednesday it could start making drone deliveries to consumers’ homes in just months, the latest in a string of big promises by the online retail giant that have yet to materialize in its long-promised futuristic network of package-delivering fliers.

Jeff Wilke, chief executive of Amazon worldwide consumer division, demonstrated the latest iteration of the package-toting aircraft that the firm promises will be fully autonomous at the company’s Re:Mars conference. The drone, Wilke said, would be able to make deliveries of up to five pounds at a range of 15 miles.