Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAmazon has begun testing drone flights from its Darlington test centre in the UK, in preparation for its airborne delivery service. The company confirmed that deliveries are not yet being made, but the service is expected to officially launch in 2026. Once launched, eligible customers in Darlington will be able to receive items weighing less than five pounds within two hours. Amazon will deploy its MK30 drones, which are designed to operate quietly and use sophisticated technology to avoid obstacles. The tech giant is working closely with Darlington Council and the Civil Aviation Authority to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. In fullAmazon starts drone flights in ‘next step’ for UK delivery serviceThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Amazon is one step closer to UK drone delivery launch
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAmazon has begun testing drone flights from its Darlington test centre in the UK, in preparation for its airborne delivery service. The company confirmed that deliveries are not yet being made, but the service is expected to officially launch in 2026. Once launched, eligible customers in Darlington will be able to receive items weighing less than five pounds within two hours. Amazon will deploy its MK30 drones, which are designed to operate quietly and use sophisticated technology to avoid obstacles. The tech giant is working closely with Darlington Council and the Civil Aviation Authority to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. In fullAmazon starts drone flights in ‘next step’ for UK delivery serviceThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
