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 voluntary pause.
- The pause was officially to address dust interference with altitude sensors, leading to extensive safety enhancements and over 5,000 test flights, which received FAA approval.
- While the company affirmed confidence in the drone's safety, the hiatus followed reports of previously unreported test crashes involving the MK30 model due to rain and a mid-air collision.
- Amazon aims for 500 million annual drone deliveries by 2030 but currently faces challenges including limited operational sites, local opposition over noise, and significantly fewer deliveries compared to competitors.
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