Amazon's Drone Delivery Plans Hit a Snag in Italy

Amazon recently decided to stop its drone delivery plans in Italy. They said the rules and regulations in the country made it hard to achieve their long-term goals. This decision came after they had already tested drones successfully in a small town called San Salvo. The tests used a special drone, the MK30, which can carry small packages and even fly in light rain. The Italian aviation authority, ENAC, was surprised by Amazon's decision. They thought it might be because of some recent financial issues within the company. Despite this setback, Amazon is still looking for other places where they can launch their Prime Air service.Amazon has faced similar problems in other countries. In the UK, they need more approvals to start drone deliveries. In the US, they have been doing drone deliveries since 2022, but there have been some accidents. Last year, a drone crash in Texas caused a federal investigation. For now, Italian customers will have to wait for drone deliveries. Amazon is focusing on places with better regulations. This shows how tough it can be to introduce new technology like drone deliveries in different countries.