Amazon’s MK30 drones had been delivering packages in College Station, Texas, and Tolleson, Ariz. after the company won FAA approval in October.
An Amazon spokesperson said an incident that involved a crash at a testing facility in Oregon was not the primary reason for the pause.
For the last two years, multinational technology giant Amazon has been operating a commercial drone program in College Station. But this week that program is on hold. Amazon on Friday suspended all commercial drone activity,
Amazon suspends drone operations in Texas and Arizona. The announcement was made after multiple crashes with two newly built drones during testing.
Amazon Prime members in Texas will no longer be able to take advantage of a popular service. I’ve been an Amazon Prime member for almost 10 years now. In addition to fast, free shipping, I love the other perks that come with it.
The e-commerce industry continues to surprise with its ongoing transformations, particularly in the area of logistics. Recently, Amazon temporarily suspended its commercial drone delivery operations in Texas and Arizona after two of its latest MK30 models crashed at a testing facility during light rain.
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Amazon halts drone deliveries in Texas and Arizona, citing possible safety concerns with its MK30 drone software.
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The birds are prevalent around East Texas bodies of water and Skeen said there have been several reports of sightings in the region.