Amazon (AMZN) is set to ask Congress Wednesday for fewer restrictions on U.S. drone usage in order to get its Prime Air service off the ground. Amazon Prime Air is designed to deliver packages up to five pounds to customers in 30 minutes or less using small drones. Paul Misener, Amazon’s vice president for global public policy, will appear in front of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to argue against current Federal Aviation Administration rules. According to his prepared testimony, Misener explains that he disagrees with the FAA’s current opinion that extending see-and-avoid principles on small drones presents ‘unique safety concerns’ which warrant delayed consideration. Misener plans to urge the FAA to act expeditiously, and ask that Congress provide legislative guidance and if necessary, additional legal authority.
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