Texas, Amazon and drones

Amazon suspends commercial drone deliveries in Texas, Arizona after two crashes in rainy weather
Amazon’s MK30 drones had been delivering packages in College Station, Texas, and Tolleson, Ariz. after the company won FAA approval in October.
Amazon pauses drone delivery in Tolleson and Texas, citing voluntary safety upgrades
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 Halts Drone Deliveries in Texas and Arizona: Temporary Pause
Amazon halts drone deliveries in Texas and Arizona, citing possible safety concerns with its MK30 drone software.
Amazon pauses drone deliveries for software changes; Oregon test crash ‘not the primary reason’
Amazon confirmed that it voluntarily paused its Prime Air drone deliveries in Texas and Arizona, but downplayed the role of a reported crash of two drones in December at an Oregon testing facility as a factor in the decision.
Amazon Makes Plans to Launch Drone Delivery in the United Kingdom
The e-commerce and technology company has begun applying for permits to fly delivery drones in Darlington, England.
Amazon picks UK location for deliveries by drone
Test drone deliveries in America saw Amazon deliver free items, such as cans of soup, to driveways. Amazon has chosen Darlington as the first location in the UK to see parcels delivered by drones. It says it will now start the planning process for initial flights from its fulfilment centre on the outskirts of the town.
Amazon is preparing to launch drone deliveries in the UK
Once Amazon has approval, it will begin hiring team members to launch drone deliveries out of its Darlington fulfillment center. Amazon didn’t share any details about when Prime
Amazon names first UK town to launch delivery drone service
Amazon has unveiled plans to launch Britain’s first drone delivery service in Darlington despite recently grounding US flights following crashes in wet weather.
Amazon plans its first UK drone deliveries
We have built safe and reliable drone delivery services elsewhere in the world in close partnership with regulators and the communities we serve, and we are working to do the s
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Amazon Receives FAA Approval For MK30 Delivery Drone
Most recently Amazon got permission from the FAA to not only start flying from its new Arizona-based location, but also to fly beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) missions with the new MK30 drone.
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Amazon pauses drone deliveries after devices crash in rain
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