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Amazon's Prime Air Gains FAA Approval for 60-Minute Deliveries

5/21/2025

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Amazon's Prime Air has secured FAA approval to revolutionize deliveries in Texas and Arizona, allowing for the rapid dispatch of lithium-ion battery items like iPhones and AirPods within just 60 minutes. Using MK30 drones that drop packages from 13 feet, the service currently handles items up to five pounds, with plans for future expansion on the horizon.

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Amazon's Prime Air has secured FAA approval to revolutionize deliveries in Texas and Arizona, allowing for the rapid dispatch of lithium-ion battery items like iPhones and AirPods within just 60 minutes. Using MK30 drones that drop packages from 13 feet, the service currently handles items up to five pounds, with plans for future expansion on the horizon.