Amazon’s Prime Air drones cleared for launch in UK

Amazon is approved to launch its Prime Air drone delivery service in the United Kingdom, with the British authorities greenlighting testing.

It is part of a broader effort led by the UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to explore the use of drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for various applications, including deliveries and critical infrastructure inspections.

Amazon is one of six organizations selected by the CAA, and it plans to use its drones to deliver small packages to customers.

The trials will involve advanced technologies for navigation, control, and the detection of other aircraft, ensuring that the drones can operate safely beyond the direct sight of their operators.

These trials will be a significant step forward in integrating drone operations into UK airspace.

Amazon has already launched similar drone delivery services in California and Texas.