Amazon Expands Prime Air Drone Deliveries with FAA Approval
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The FAA has granted Amazon permission to fly its delivery drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), allowing the company to expand its drone delivery service. Amazon developed onboard detect-and-avoid technology and conducted successful flight tests to secure this approval. The company plans to extend its delivery area around College Station, Texas, and integrate drone deliveries into its broader network by 2024.
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