According to the FAA petition, these drone-based deliveries are slated to occur in areas with low population density. They will also be limited to packages that weigh 5 pounds or less — which severely limits what can and cannot be delivered during the testing phases. ‘We will continue to develop and refine our technology to fully integrate delivery drones into the airspace, and work closely with the FAA and other regulators around the world to realize our vision of 30-minute delivery.” This approval could mean big things for the online retailer, which has seen a huge increase in online orders since the start of the pandemic. Using drones for smaller deliveries could also help keep drivers safe during the pandemic. However, the time it will take to get from the drone testing phase to actual widespread implementation is unknown. Neither the technology nor the FAA is ready for widespread drone use yet, as the FAA is still developing regulations needed.
