Amazon drone makes a splash after dropping a package in a Texas woman's pool: 'We're living in the Jetsons era'

An Amazon drone inadvertently delivered a package into the backyard pool of a Texas woman named Lindsey Austen on Monday, shocking her and sparking viral discussion online. In a video posted to X, the drone is seen hovering above Austen's pool before releasing a package straight into the water. Austin, who did not select the drone delivery option, said she was inside the house when she heard the drone's loud buzzing and ran outside to record the delivery.

The package, containing dry cat food and shoe insoles, was completely soaked but the items were not damaged. Amazon spokesperson Lindsay Hamilton stated that delivery drone incidents are extremely rare, and the company learns from such incidents to prevent them from happening again. Amazon plans to expand its drone delivery service to nearly 500 more locations by the end of the year, allowing customers to order items weighing 5 pounds or less in a large shoebox.