Amazon's Drone Delivery Service Temporarily Suspended After Arizona Collision
Amazon's drone delivery service has received a significant boost with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granting approval for deliveries, including the MK30 model. However, a recent incident in Tolleson, Arizona, involving two Amazon drones and a crane has led to a temporary suspension of services. The FAA is currently investigating the matter.
On Wednesday, October 3, two Amazon drones collided with a crane in Tolleson, Arizona. Following this incident, Amazon temporarily halted drone deliveries in the state. The company had launched its drone delivery service in the United States in 2022 and opened a delivery center in Tolleson in late April. Despite the setback, Amazon plans to resume deliveries in Tolleson on Friday, October 5. Amazon's drones are equipped with a sophisticated on-board detect-and-avoid system, which the company believes will enhance safety in future operations. The FAA is investigating the incident, with the name of the investigation leader yet to be disclosed publicly.
The FAA's approval for Amazon's drone deliveries, including the MK30 model, is a significant milestone. Despite the recent incident in Tolleson, Amazon is committed to resuming operations and continues to invest in safety measures for its drone delivery service.
