Amazon Begins Drone Deliveries in 2 U.S. Cities
fliptop writes:
Amazon has officially begun making shipment deliveries with drones to customers in both Lockeford, California and College Station, Texas, the company confirmed to Nexstar's KTXL on Friday:
The service in Lockeford was first announced in June 2022 and six months later has officially started.
"Our aim is to safely introduce our drones to the skies. We are starting in these communities and will gradually expand deliveries to more customers over time," Natalie Banke, Amazon Air spokesperson said.
Amazon calls its drone delivery Prime Air and has been working with the Federal Aviation Administration and local officials in both Lockeford and College Station to begin the service.
The goal is to deliver packages under 5 pounds in one hour or less.
Previously:
- Amazon Unveils Smaller Delivery Drone That Can Fly in Rain
- Amazon Will Pilot Drone Delivery in California This Year
- Amazon's Prime Air Drone Delivery Fleet Gains FAA Approval for Trial Commercial Flights
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