Amazon (AMZN) Launches UK Drone Delivery Service for 2.2kg Packages
Published on Β· Source: bbc.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowAmazon (AMZN) has launched a drone delivery service in the UK, starting with a limited rollout in Darlington, County Durham. The service can deliver packages weighing less than 5lb (2.2kg) within a 7.5 mile (12km) radius of its fulfillment center. Drones will make up to ten flights per hour, totaling up to 100 deliveries a day on weekdays. This marks a significant milestone for Amazon and reflects the growing demand for quick deliveries, as evidenced by the current average delivery time in the US being 36 minutes.
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