US EditionAmazon suspends drone deliveries in two states, citing safety needs
- Amazon has suspended its drone delivery operations in Texas and Arizona due to crashes involving its MK30 drones during testing in December.
- The company is pausing the program to implement software updates for safety, as confirmed by Amazon spokesperson Sam Stephenson.
- The National Transportation Safety Board and FAA are investigating the crashes, which were attributed to a software malfunction caused by light rain.
- Despite these setbacks, Amazon remains committed to refining its drone delivery technology and plans to resume operations after necessary updates and FAA approval.
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Amazon Pauses Drone Deliveries In Texas, Arizona After Crashes, Plans Safety Upgrades - Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)
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Amazon hits pause on drone delivery after crash reports
Amazon’s drone delivery dreams have once again hit turbulence with the company temporarily halting its 60-minute drone delivery service in Texas and Arizona following a series of crashes involving its new MK30 drones. The decision comes after two drones crashed during tests at Amazon’s Pendleton, Oregon, site in December — one of which caught fire on impact. more…
Amazon's drone services hit a snafu following two crashes, deliveries suspended
Amazon has paused all commercial drone deliveries for the foreseeable future, with one of the drones even catching fire after the crash. According to Amazon, the crashes were caused by a software issue triggered by light rain during the tests
Amazon Halts Drone Program After Testing Crashes
Latest Setbacks Hit Prime Air InitiativeThe recent suspension of Amazon’s commercial drone delivery program marks another hurdle in the company’s decade-long pursuit of aerial delivery innovation. With crashes occurring during testing in Oregon, the company faces renewed scrutiny of its ambitious plans.Safety Concerns Take Center StageMultiple incidents involving the MK30 drone model have raised red flags, particularly regarding performance in a…
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