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FAA Investigates Amazon Drone Collision with Internet Cable

11/28/2025

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating Amazon after a delivery drone reportedly struck an overhead internet cable in Waco, Texas, on November 18.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said it is not involved in the investigation.
An Amazon spokesperson said the drone did not crash and performed a "Safe Contingent Landing" after clipping the cable, with no injuries reported.
This incident follows a prior investigation into two drones colliding with a crane in Arizona.
Amazon aims to deliver 500 million packages annually by drone by 2030 and plans to launch a UK drone delivery service.

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating Amazon after a delivery drone reportedly struck an overhead internet cable in Waco, Texas, on November 18.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said it is not involved in the investigation.
An Amazon spokesperson said the drone did not crash and performed a "Safe Contingent Landing" after clipping the cable, with no injuries reported.
This incident follows a prior investigation into two drones colliding with a crane in Arizona.
Amazon aims to deliver 500 million packages annually by drone by 2030 and plans to launch a UK drone delivery service.