Amazon received permission to operate drones 'beyond visual line of sight' from the FAA, allowing a significant expansion of its drone delivery program.
Amazon's approval will enable its pilots to remotely operate drones without visual contact, with current permission applying to College Station, Texas, facilitating plans for broader service expansion.
To secure FAA approval, Amazon developed strategies for obstacle detection, submitted engineering data, and conducted flight demonstrations showcasing drone safety in the presence of real aircraft.
The long-awaited FAA approval represents a crucial milestone for Amazon's Prime Air delivery service, aiming to fulfill the vision of drone-based deliveries envisioned by its founder Jeff Bezos over a decade ago.
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