Tested: Amazon's drone delivery service is fast, free, and loud
We've got an AppleInsider staffer inside Amazon's new drone delivery range. After trying it out on Thursday, we can tell you that it's effective, and we're going to use it again. Amazon drone delivery, in action to an AppleInsider staffer's front yard Earlier this week, Amazon greatly expanded the service area of its drone delivery service. A little napkin math suggests that the airborne delivery…
A short video on social media shows an Amazon Prime delivery drone landing in a backyard pool in Texas. The drone, from Amazon's Prime Air service, stops over the hot tub and drops a package directly inside. The onlooker filming the drone reacts with shock and frustration, uttering "Oh my god" and "Oh, ****!" The video, credited to Lindsey Austen via Storyful, occurred in Richmond, Texas, in the Houston suburbs.
Amazon is set to expand drone deliveries to over 500 new cities and towns across the United States, including Chicago, Syracuse, Cleveland, Atlanta, and Boise. However, the company's drone delivery FAQ does not address what to do if a delivery drone accidentally lands in water. Amazon has not responded to questions about the viral video but stated that such incidents are "extremely rare."
The company emphasizes its commitment to customer satisfaction, offering refunds or replacements if items do not arrive as expected.
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