Where Are Amazon Drones? By James Davis In December 2013, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos unveiled a bold new plan for the future of package delivery. He revealed that the company was developing a new service called Amazon Prime Air, which would use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones to deliver packages to customers in just 30 minutes. The announcement generated a lot of buzz and excitement, with many people eagerly anticipating the day when they could receive their Amazon packages via drone. However, almost a decade later, it doesn't seem like Amazon's drone delivery dream is anywhere near becoming a reality. One of the biggest challenges facing Amazon Prime Air has been the regulatory environment surrounding UAVs. When the service was first announced, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had only just begun to develop regulations for commercial drone use, and it was unclear whether Amazon would be able to obtain the necessary permits to operate its fleet of deli...
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