Amazon’s MK30 drones had been delivering packages in College Station, Texas, and Tolleson, Ariz. after the company won FAA approval in October.
Amazon has paused its drone delivery in several parts of Texas and Arizona. The Jeff Bezos-led company announced it is suspending the service at its facilities in College Station (Texas) and Tolleson (Arizona) until further notice.
Amazon has paused drone deliveries after a crash at its test site in Oregon. However, the company says this isn't the main reason for the pause.
An Amazon spokesperson said an incident that involved a crash at a testing facility in Oregon was not the primary reason for the pause.
Amazon suspends drone operations in Texas and Arizona. The announcement was made after multiple crashes with two newly built drones during testing.
Amazon halts drone deliveries in Texas and Arizona, citing possible safety concerns with its MK30 drone software.
Amazon has paused drone deliveries after a crash at its test site in Oregon. However, the company says this isn't the main reason for the pause.
The e-commerce industry continues to surprise with its ongoing transformations, particularly in the area of logistics. Recently, Amazon temporarily suspended its commercial drone delivery operations in Texas and Arizona after two of its latest MK30 models crashed at a testing facility during light rain.
Drone crashes in rainy weather are causing problems for Amazon's delivery service. After an update, however, things should continue.
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Amazon has paused its US drone deliveries following a crash involving two drones in Arizona, Bloomberg reports.
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