The future of delivery is taking flight. Amazon, the e-commerce giant, has received regulatory approval to expand its drone delivery service.
Amazon’s latest drone, the MK30, is smaller, quieter, and more capable than its predecessors. With the ability to fly longer distances and in light rain, this advanced drone is set to advance the delivery industry.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted Amazon permission to conduct beyond-visual-line-of-sight deliveries in Tolleson, Arizona. This means drones can now fly farther and without constant human supervision.
“Our new drone, the MK30, has received FAA approval to begin operations to customers. Our approval includes the ability to fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight, using our sophisticated on-board detect and avoid system,” Amazon said in the press statement.
“This is a historic, first-of-its-kind approval for a new drone system and a new operating location following a rigorous FAA evaluation of the safety of our systems and processes,” it added.