00:00 It's Benzinga and here's what's on the block.
00:02 - Amazon has announced plans to start drone deliveries
00:05 of parcels to UK customers within 60 minutes of ordering.
00:09 This drone delivery service will begin trials
00:11 in a single unspecified UK location by the end of 2024.
00:15 Eligible customers will be able to order thousands
00:18 of qualifying lightweight items for drone delivery,
00:21 including cleaning and personal care products.
00:24 The drones will make deliveries to customers' backyards
00:26 after locating designated drop-off markers.
00:29 The UK government's aviation minister
00:31 expressed support for the plans,
00:33 saying commercial drone deliveries
00:34 could become commonplace in the UK by 2030
00:37 and help improve customer choice
00:39 while reducing environmental impact.
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