Despite facing setbacks such as noise complaints, regulatory hurdles, and layoffs, Amazon is integrating its drone systems into its same-day delivery network to facilitate easier and less expensive deployments. The company has also started using the MK30 drone for deliveries in College Station, Texas, where it has been testing drone-based prescription medicine deliveries since 2023. However, there was no update on Amazon's previously announced plans to expand its drone delivery service to the U.K. and Italy by the end of 2024.
Key takeaways:
- Amazon has started making drone deliveries to select customers in Phoenix, Arizona, with about 50,000 products available at launch.
- The drone delivery service is available during daylight hours and in favorable weather conditions, with most deliveries expected to be completed within an hour.
- Amazon is using its latest drone, the MK30, for deliveries, which can fly twice as far as its previous drone and is designed to operate in rainy weather.
- Despite facing setbacks such as noise complaints and regulatory hurdles, Amazon is integrating its drone systems into its same-day delivery network to facilitate easier and less expensive deployments.