“In 10-15 years, multichannel retailing will mean so much more than brick and mortar retail and web-based e-commerce. Consumers will expect to be able to engage and transact directly with brands on any and all digital channels such as mobile, social, IoT devices, and even virtual worlds.“– Bart Mroz, SUMO Heavy Co-founder and CEO

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The FlyTrex Mule, an octocopter about the size of a mini fridge, is able to carry up to ~6 lbs, which is the equivalent of about four Chipotle burritos. It can fly for a distance of around 14 miles at a speed of about 45mph.

In other words, getting food delivered via Seamless or Postmates could be an entirely different experience in the next few years. And it’s not just food. CEO and cofounder Yariv Bash says that the vast majority of the packages that Amazon delivers (more than 80 percent) weigh less than six pounds.

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