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Amazon Halts Plans for Drone Delivery in Italy
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Posted on December 28, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
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1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Add as preferred source on GoogleAmazon has halted its drone delivery plans in Italy due to regulatory challenges, despite positive progress with aerospace regulators.
ROME, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Amazon said on Sunday it has decided not to pursue plans to deliver goods by drone in Italy, saying that while it had made good progress with aerospace regulators, broader business regulatory issues did not support the project.
The Italian civil aviation ENAC called the decision unexpected, saying in a statement on Saturday the move was motivated by company policy, linked to "recent financial events involving the Group".
The company had announced in December 2024 the successful completion of initial tests of delivery drones in San Salvo, a town in the central Abruzzo region.
In a statement to Reuters on Sunday, Amazon said:
"Following a strategic review, we have decided to stop our commercial drone delivery plans in Italy".
"Despite positive engagement and progress with Italian aerospace regulators, the broader business regulatory framework in the country does not, at this time, support our longer-term objectives for this program," Amazon added.
(Reporting by Alvise ArmelliniEditing by Frances Kerry)
Drone delivery refers to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to transport goods directly to consumers. This method aims to enhance delivery speed and efficiency.
A regulatory framework consists of the rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern specific industries or sectors. It ensures compliance and safety in operations.
Business regulation encompasses laws and guidelines that control how businesses operate. These regulations can cover various aspects, including safety, environmental impact, and fair competition.
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