'We had people come just to see it': Amazon delivers its first UK parcels by drone
Summary
Amazon has started delivering parcels by drone for the first time in the UK, launching a test service in Darlington. The drones deliver small packages within a 7.5-mile radius of Amazon’s center, aiming to offer fast delivery for everyday items.Key Facts
- Amazon’s drone delivery service began in Darlington, County Durham, UK.
- Drones carry parcels weighing less than 5 pounds (2.2 kg), including items like beauty products and batteries.
- Deliveries occur within 7.5 miles (12 km) of the fulfillment center, with up to 10 drone flights per hour.
- Customers receive parcels dropped at about 12 feet (3.6 meters) height onto their front gardens or yards.
- The current delivery time is up to two hours in the UK; in the US, Amazon drones average 36 minutes per delivery.
- Amazon uses the MK30 drone equipped with sensors and GPS to avoid obstacles during flights.
- Some challenges include drone delivery limits in dense urban areas and past incidents like a drone hitting a building in Dallas.
- Other organizations, such as the NHS and Royal Mail, are also testing drones for deliveries in the UK.
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