FAA Grants Amazon Approval to Expand Drone Deliveries Nationwide

New permissions enable Amazon's Prime Air to operate drones beyond visual line of sight, aiming to deliver 500 million packages annually by 2030.

Amazon's detect-and-avoid technology ensures drones can safely navigate around obstacles.
Initial expansion will focus on College Station, Texas, with plans to integrate into broader delivery network.
Amazon's MK-27 drone can carry packages up to five pounds and deliver them in 30 minutes.
The FAA approval follows years of testing and demonstrations, including flights near planes, helicopters, and balloons.
Amazon aims to scale operations to more densely populated areas and additional U.S. locations later this year.