The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating Amazon after one of its delivery drones clipped an internet cable in Waco, Texas, last week – the latest hiccup in the tech giant’s ambitious drone delivery program. The November 18 incident occurred when an MK30 drone tangled with a utility line during takeoff, forcing a controlled emergency landing. No injuries were reported, but the mishap has regulators asking questions. 🚨
What Happened in Texas?
Amazon confirmed the drone struck a thin overhead cable after completing a delivery, triggering its safety protocol. Video footage reviewed by CNBC shows the six-propeller craft briefly snagging the line before descending. While Amazon claims there were no major service disruptions, the FAA is now scrutinizing the company’s safety measures. This comes just weeks after two Prime Air drones collided with a crane in Arizona, sparking another federal probe. 🔍
Drone Delivery: Sky-High Ambitions
Amazon launched prescription deliveries via drone in College Station, Texas, in 2023 and aims to ship 500 million packages annually by 2030. But with regulators circling, the company faces turbulence in its quest to dominate the skies. Will safety concerns ground these futuristic plans? Stay tuned. ✈️📦
