The FAA has granted Amazon approval to operate its MK30 delivery drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), enabling longer-range autonomous flights.

Seattle, Washington

Who

Amazon.com Inc. and Federal Aviation Administration

What

When

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:10:05 GMT · 2d 2h ago

Where

Seattle, Washington · 47.6062°N, 122.3321°W

Why

The regulatory milestone follows months of safety trials and specialized equipment upgrades to the drone's detect-and-avoid sensors.

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How this affects you

This accelerates the rollout of 30-minute drone delivery for consumers in suburban markets and sets a precedent for autonomous commercial aviation.

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