Amazon's proposed Massachusetts drone delivery hub faces congressional scrutiny, adding to concerns raised in other communities. Amazon's plans to expand drone delivery into Massachusetts are facing opposition from residents and lawmakers. The dispute highlights a challenge for the industry as commercial operations scale: gaining community acceptance. On October 14, four … [Read more...] about As Drone Delivery Expands, Community Pushback Becomes a Growing Challenge
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College Station Mayor Asks FAA to Put Brakes on Amazon Prime Air Expansion
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
Amazon Expands Drone Delivery Operations with New FAA Approval
FAA Grants Amazon BVLOS Permissions for Enhanced Urban Deliveries and Future Expansion Across the US by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab International “everything store” Amazon recently announced that they had received FAA approval to expand their drone delivery operations, having new permissions to conduct BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line Of Sight) missions around the College … [Read more...] about Amazon Expands Drone Delivery Operations with New FAA Approval
