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 has resumed drone deliveries in Arizona and Texas after a two-month voluntary pause, citing safety enhancements to fix altitude sensors affected by dust.
- The FAA approved the updated MK30 drones after extensive testing, despite prior reports of undisclosed crashes at Amazon's test facilities due to rain and collisions.
- While Amazon aims for 500 million annual drone deliveries by 2030, the service currently operates in only two locations, faces local opposition over noise, and lags significantly behind competitors in delivery numbers.
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