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Amazon Launches Drone Deliveries in Phoenix

Ken Metral

05 Nov 2024 — 1 min read

On November 5, 2024, Amazon launched its Prime Air drone delivery service in the Phoenix metropolitan area, marking a significant expansion of its logistics capabilities. The service operates from Amazon's same-day delivery center in Tolleson, Arizona, and offers customers in the West Valley region the option to receive certain products via drone within an hour.

The drones, known as MK30s, are designed to carry packages weighing up to five pounds and can operate within a seven-mile radius of the Tolleson facility. They are equipped to handle various weather conditions, including light rain, and are engineered to be quieter than previous models. This initiative follows Amazon's earlier drone delivery operations in College Station, Texas, and Lockeford, California.

To utilize the service, customers can select drone delivery at checkout for eligible items. The drones then autonomously navigate to the designated delivery location, where they descend to a safe height and release the package. Amazon has collaborated with the Federal Aviation Administration and local officials to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

This expansion reflects Amazon's commitment to innovative delivery solutions aimed at enhancing customer convenience and reducing environmental impact. The company plans to further extend its drone delivery services to additional locations in the coming years.

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