The e-commerce giant announced Tuesday that it has formed a partnership with U.K. aviation regulators that will allow it to test and develop new drone delivery systems.
The Civil Aviation Authority has given Amazon the go ahead to explore drone flights that extend beyond a pilot's line of sight in both rural and suburban settings -- crucial permissions that the company has not been able to secure in the U.S.
In addition to allowing drones to fly beyond a pilot's vision, the U.K. regulator has given Amazon permission to test censors that will allow drones to avoid obstacles. It is also allowed to conduct trial flights where a single person operates multiple drones.
The company has been able to conduct some test flights -- but not with the special permissions granted by the U.K.
The Civil Aviation Authority has given Amazon the go ahead to explore drone flights that extend beyond a pilot's line of sight in both rural and suburban settings -- crucial permissions that the company has not been able to secure in the U.S.
In addition to allowing drones to fly beyond a pilot's vision, the U.K. regulator has given Amazon permission to test censors that will allow drones to avoid obstacles. It is also allowed to conduct trial flights where a single person operates multiple drones.
The company has been able to conduct some test flights -- but not with the special permissions granted by the U.K.
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