Amazon's Delivery Drones Won't Fly In Arizona's Summer Heat

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By BeauHDMay 7, 2024, 8:02 pm99 pts
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Wired: Amazon plans to start flying delivery drones in Arizona this year -- but don't count on them to bring you a refreshing drink on a hot day. The hexacopter can't operate when temperatures top 104 degrees Fahrenheit, or 40 degrees Celsius, the company says, and…

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