As with all previous iterations, the drone will undergo rigorous evaluation by national aerospace authorities like the FAA to prove its safety and reliability. This means the drone will feature a sense-and-avoid system to autonomously avoid other aircraft, people, pets, and obstacles and allow operations at greater distances. Regarding safety and reliability, the MK30 will also incorporate airborne functions with Amazon's perception systems to detect objects in-flight. While Amazon's drones are already quieter "than a range of sounds you would commonly hear in a typical neighborhood," the MK30's perceived noise reduction of 25% over the previous iteration shows the company's commitment to that goal. It introduces an increased flight range, expanded temperature tolerance, safety-critical features, and a new capability to fly in light rain.Īs one of Prime Air's focuses, noise signature reduction is critical for the public's acceptance of drone delivery.
Set for a 2024 release, the MK30 is the successor- and a lighter and smaller version-of the MK27-2. Having gone through various prototypes since its inception, Amazon Prime Air has recently unveiled its latest delivery drone, the MK30.
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