Amazon's announcement that they are developing a drone based delivery service is one of the most unusual announcements from a major company in quite some time. While there will likely be years of testing and regulation changes before the idea becomes a reality for consumers, the concept has immediately captured the interest of the media and general public. It's also tickled their respective funny bones - one of the few occasions drones, so often associated with secretive military matters, are a laughing matter.
Twitter users have come out in force to ponder the potential of a future full of flying robots delivering packages. Here are some of the best...
I missed an Amazon drone delivery. pic.twitter.com/neJxYANj6p
— B to A to the R R Y (@QuantumPirate) December 2, 2013
First look at Amazon's new delivery drone. (Also helpful for finding Rebel bases on Hoth.) pic.twitter.com/JlFdNiHzks
— Death Star PR (@DeathStarPR) December 2, 2013
That awkward moment when Amazon Drone workforce moves into Debt Collection
— Dermot Casey (@dermotcasey) December 2, 2013
Ths Amazon drone thing is one of those wonderfully rare occasions where it would actually be much, much worse if it turns out to be true.
— Leonard Pierce (@leonardpierce) December 2, 2013
That awkward moment when your Amazon delivery drone just hovers there, waiting for a tip.
— Tim Siedell (@badbanana) December 2, 2013
Got a delivery today. Amazon's new drone service worked a treat. pic.twitter.com/IIChQq9KqY
— Aidan Kelly (@aidankelly) December 2, 2013
Thanks, Amazon. Nothing creepier than a drone with a smile.
— Alex Baze (@bazecraze) December 2, 2013
