Mayor John Nichols Calls for Delay on Increased Drone Deliveries Due to Noise Concerns and Zoning Issues By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The mayor of College Station, Texas is urging the FAA to slow down an effort by Amazon Prime Air to expand its drone delivery operations in the city. Mayor John Nichols wrote a letter to the agency to comment on a draft … [Read more...] about College Station Mayor Asks FAA to Put Brakes on Amazon Prime Air Expansion
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New Amazon Drone, Expansion of Drone Delivery Services: the DRONELIFE Interview
Amazon Prime Air debuts new drone, announces international expansion By DRONELIFE Feature Editor Jim Magill Amazon Prime Air, which last December launched its first two U.S. pilot projects, has unveiled a new updated UAV and plans to expand its drone delivery service to two European countries. Last month the company announced it would begin deploying its six-rotor MK30 by … [Read more...] about New Amazon Drone, Expansion of Drone Delivery Services: the DRONELIFE Interview
Wired Reports Mayhem for Amazon Drone Delivery Unit in the UK
Even as Jeff Bezos touches ground after his recent space flight, Amazon’s drone delivery efforts on the British Isles could be heading for its own splashdown. Wired is reporting Amazon Prime Air, the retail giant’s drone delivery arm, is laying off more than 100 employees in the UK and reshuffling dozens of job roles. “Insiders claim the future of the UK operation, which … [Read more...] about Wired Reports Mayhem for Amazon Drone Delivery Unit in the UK
Amazon Delivery Drones: FAA OK’s Prime Air Fleet
The FAA has cleared the regulatory skies for Amazon to launch its long-awaited drone delivery service. The agency announced Monday the retail giant can operate its fleet of Prime Air delivery drones – a project that’s been seven years in the making. Amazon Prime Air “uses autonomous UAS to safely and efficiently deliver packages to customers,” according to the FAA’s … [Read more...] about Amazon Delivery Drones: FAA OK’s Prime Air Fleet
UPS Launches Drone Delivery Business
UPS, the world's single largest package delivery specialist, has announced the launch of a drone delivery subsidiary, UPS Flight Forward. The company has also confirmed a filing for Part 135 Certification with the FAA, with a view to scaling its drone operations in targeted markets. If granted by the FAA, the certification would be the foundation for FAA-approved flights … [Read more...] about UPS Launches Drone Delivery Business
