In the news today is a report that Amazon, the world's largest online retailer, plans to have its "Amazon Prime Air" in operation within five years.
The pilotless drone aircraft would deliver goods to a point within 16km (10 miles) of its distribution centers. Same day deliveries would be possible.
CEO Jeff Bezos made the announcement on the program "60 Minutes."

Canada allowed commercial drones in 2008, but a special flight operation certificate for each flight with Transport Canada.

In the U. S., the Drones Act takes effect in 2015, allowing commercial jets and drones to share the same air space.

China has used drones in a very limited way to deliver goods.

CBC News (online with artist sketch) Dec. 2, 2013. "Amazon PrimeAir drome deliveries..."

Domino's Pizza said one of its UK franchises was experimenting with drones for pizza delivery.

Whoop de Do, stuff ordered on Black Friday could be delivered before Cyber Monday!