Amazon drone deliveries in US face more ‘problems’

Amazon is facing a federal probe after one of its delivery drones struck and downed an internet cable in central Texas last week. The incident took place in Waco, Texas, when one of Amazon’s MK30 drones was ascending after successfully dropping off a package, one of its six propellers became tangled in a nearby internet cable. A video of the incident showed the drone shearing the wire. The aircraft’s motor then appeared to shut off, and the drone landed itself. While the drone sustained some damage to one propeller, the main body remained largely intact.

According to a report by CNBC, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed it is investigating the matter. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is aware of the incident but has not opened a formal probe.