The Texas incident is far from an isolated event. Last July, a customer in Arizona watched as his package was blown into a pool by the drone's own propeller wash. Another delivery in May ended with a parcel tumbling into a pond after bouncing off the ground. These errors follow a series of more severe technical malfunctions, including a collision with a crane in the West Valley Phoenix Metro Area that forced a temporary halt to operations. Other reports describe drones severing internet cables and striking apartment buildings.
Amazon drone deliveries face watery landing streak
A delivery drone in Texas recently hovered over a customer’s pool before dropping a package directly into the water, marking the latest in a string of high-profile delivery failures. As Amazon prepares to expand its Prime Air service to 500 cities, these aquatic mishaps raise questions about the system's precision.
Amazon maintains that its navigation software is designed to scan for pets, people, and vehicles to ensure a safe drop-off. However, the company has yet to clarify whether its safety protocols account for bodies of water. Amazon did not respond to inquiries regarding the frequency of these wet deliveries or potential updates to its landing sensors.
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