FedEx partners with Elroy Air to trial the Chaparral C1 autonomous drone, which can carry up to 500 pounds of packages, in Texas next year (Kris Holt/Engadget)

Kris Holt / Engadget:
FedEx partners with Elroy Air to trial the Chaparral C1 autonomous drone, which can carry up to 500 pounds of packages, in Texas next year  —  FedEx plans to test a different method of moving goods between depots starting next year, which could speed up the delivery process.