If you order an iPhone on Amazon, chances are that an Amazon drone could deliver it in less than an hour to your backyard! Not just iPhones, but Amazon has added a long list of popular devices that can be delivered via its drone service.
Amazon’s Prime Air service has relied on drones in the United States to deliver small and lightweight items for a while. Now, the e-commerce giant has upgraded the service with a superior MK30 drone that doesn’t require a physical QR code placed in your backyard to receive the product delivery. The new drones also allow Amazon to deliver certain electronic devices, which include Apple’s iPhones and Samsung Galaxy devices.
Other than these smartphones, the drone service is also applicable to some other compact gadgets as well.
Amazon gadgets delivery list: Which devices get the drone treatment
Considering the FAA approval, Amazon’s drone delivery is presently limited to compact electronic gadgets that weigh less than 5 pounds (approximately 2.2 kg), all of which include:
– Apple iPhones
– Samsung Galaxy smartphones
– Apple AirTags
– Apple AirPods
– Ring doorbells
-Alpha Grillers Instant Read Food Thermometers
Prior to the purchase, Amazon will show the option to choose a drone delivery, which adds additional delivery charges. Note that the drone delivery option will only be applicable if the weather is suitable. It also depends on whether the drones can deliver products to your area or address. The drones’ onboard digital maps allow them to read the ground surface and determine if the spot is suitable for delivery. It can avoid dropping packages on a swimming pool, road, cars, people and pets.
Those opting for the drone delivery service for the first time will need to feed the exact delivery spot on Amazon’s map via the shopping map.
Once the drone arrives at your location with the package, it will descend to approximately 13 feet above the ground and then drop the package box in an bid to ensure secure delivery.
Users also need to note that the Prime Air drone delivery service relies on a 75-minute weather forecast service to determine if it is safe for the drone to fly with the package. In the event of unsuitable weather conditions, Amazon will rely on a standard land-based delivery service.