Updated April 2 at 11:15 a.m. EDT with comment from the FAA.
After a two-month hiatus, Amazon Prime Air delivery drones have returned to the skies over Tolleson, Arizona, and College Station, Texas, Amazon said in an update Monday.
Amazon Drone Delivery is Back in Action
Company’s MK30 drone returns to flight after a more than two-month pause to address a potential safety concern.
Key Takeaways:
- Amazon Prime Air drone deliveries have resumed in Tolleson, Arizona, and College Station, Texas, after a two-month pause attributed to addressing issues with dust interfering with altitude sensors.
- The pause followed reports of previous MK30 drone crashes at test sites, with Amazon stating these incidents occurred during controlled testing to improve safety.
- Amazon implemented "enhancements" to the drones, evaluated through over 5,000 test flights and approved by the FAA, including rigorous testing of obstacle avoidance and system failure simulations.
- Despite ambitious goals for 500 million annual deliveries by 2030, Prime Air faces operational challenges including limited expansion, local noise complaints, and significantly fewer deliveries compared to competitors.
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