Amazon has announced plans to expand its Prime Air program to include the United Kingdom and Italy in 2024, the program aims to facilitate parcel delivery using drones.
The company also intends to start drone delivery operations in a third American city following successful efforts in Texas and California.
Delivery operations in the United Kingdom and Italy will commence from specific locations initially, with an expansion of the program over time.
Amazon will disclose more specific locations for expansion in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Italy in the coming months.
Prime Air
The Prime Air program combines drone delivery with Amazon’s own delivery network, allowing customers to choose eligible products for drone delivery at the time of purchase.
According to Amazon, there are thousands of products that qualify for delivery through this method, including a wide variety of items.
This new expansion demonstrates Amazon’s commitment to providing drone delivery services to a larger number of customers in different countries.
Despite the slow start of the Prime Air program in the United States, Amazon is actively working to expand its drone delivery services and collaborate with authorities and governments to achieve this goal.
Amazon is also expected to carry out deliveries using the MK30 drone in the future, this drone offers a longer range and better resistance to changing weather conditions.
This announcement reflects Amazon’s dedication to providing a better and more efficient shopping experience for customers by utilizing advanced technology.
