Amazon ($AMZN) Receives FAA Approval to Expand Prime Air Drone Deliveries Beyond Visual Line of Sight

May 30, 2024, 12:20 PM

Amazon has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate its Prime Air delivery drones beyond the visual line of sight of pilots. This regulatory clearance allows Amazon to expand its drone delivery operations across more U.S. locations, including College Station, Texas, increasing range. The approval is a significant milestone for Amazon, which aims to deliver 500 million packages annually by drone by 2029. The FAA's decision follows Amazon's 2020 Air Carrier certification, further enabling the company to scale its Prime Air service and provide more customers with access to drone deliveries. The company's stock is listed as $AMZN.