Amazon to Expand Prime Air Drone Delivery to UK and Italy in 2024, But US Rollout Faces Hurdles
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Amazon announced it will expand its Prime Air drone delivery to the UK and Italy in late 2024, hoping to boost economies and offer customers more choice.
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Amazon first promised 30-minute drone delivery in 2013, but has faced hurdles and can currently only operate drones in 2 US locations under limited conditions.
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To gain FAA approval for broader US rollout, Prime Air must log hundreds more hours of incident-free flights, which has been challenging so far.
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Amazon plans to integrate delivery drones into its existing fulfillment network by adding them to same-day delivery sites for wider range.
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Amazon revealed its new MK30 delivery drone design that can fly twice as far as current models and operate in light rain and diverse weather.
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