Amazon Seeks Local Approval to Expand Drone Deliveries to Nearly 500 US Towns
Amazon plans to expand drone deliveries to nearly 500 US cities and towns by the end of the year, reaching tens of millions of customers. After years of regulatory delays, staff cuts, and technical issues including drone collisions, Amazon must win approvals city by city. In Nampa, Idaho, residents raised noise, safety and bird-protection concerns before the board voted to approve the rollout.