Ever wondered what happens when a high-tech drone goes rogue? Last week (Tuesday, November 18, 2025), the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a probe into Amazon after one of its sleek MK30 drones knocked down a thin internet cable in Waco, Texas. 🚁💥
The FAA statement said the drone struck the line at around 12:45 p.m. local time. Thankfully, no one was hurt and internet outages were minimal. Amazon says the drone performed a 'Safe Contingent Landing' – tech speak for landing safely when things go sideways. 🛬
Video clips reviewed by CNBC showed the drone’s propeller tangling with the cable mid-flight. Its six-blade motor shut down, and the drone glided down like a paper plane with attitude. Sounds dramatic, but Amazon stresses it’s all part of the plan if something goes wrong.
This isn’t Amazon’s first drone drama. Back in October, the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) were already digging into another mishap in Arizona, where two Prime Air drones collided with a crane. 🏗️
Amazon’s drone ambitions are sky-high. Since 2023, it’s been delivering prescriptions in College Station, Texas, and aims to hit 500 million annual drone deliveries by 2030. With great power comes great responsibility – and a few headlines like this one! 😅
For tech lovers from Bengaluru to Bangkok, this raises cool questions: Are we ready for a future buzzing above our rooftops? And how will regulators keep pace with the latest drone tech? Stay tuned – the drone revolution is only getting started. 🌐🚀
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U.S. probes Amazon after delivery drone snaps internet cable in Texas
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