The Sky High Ambitions of Amazon and Its Rivals Lindsey Austen's backyard pool became an unlikely recipient of a package meant for her home, courtesy of Amazon's Prime Air service.
This mishap serves as a poignant reminder that the industry's ambitious promises of fast and convenient delivery via drone are still woefully untested.
Amazon, Uber, DoorDash, and Walmart are doubling down on their bets that drones will revolutionize delivery despite years of regulatory hurdles, technical setbacks, and noise complaints from residents.