Amazon has chosen Darlington as the first location in the UK to see parcels delivered by drones. It says it will now start the planning process for initial flights from its fulfilment centre on the outskirts of the town. The online giant had previously promised it would start a drone delivery service by the end of 2024.

Amazon has confirmed the location for the introduction of its drone delivery service in the United Kingdom. The town of Darlington in the north east of England has been chosen as the hub, with the U.S. tech giant following through on a pledge to commence home deliveries, even if they are slightly behind schedule.

Amazon confirms Darlington as proposed site for UK drone deliveries - The tech giant said it will lodge a planning application to build flight operations at its Darlington fulfilment centre.

A councillor has welcomed Amazon's plans for a town to become the first in the UK to offer deliveries by drone. Darlington Borough Council's deputy leader Chris McEwan said there was a "long journey to travel" but described proposals as "quite interesting and exciting".

The e-commerce and technology company has begun applying for permits to fly delivery drones in Darlington, England.

Once Amazon has approval, it will begin hiring team members to launch drone deliveries out of its Darlington fulfillment center. Amazon didn’t share any details about when Prime

Amazon announced Monday it has picked the north England town of Darlington as the first site for its planned U.K. drone delivery expansion. Amazon was expected to expand Prime Air to the U.K. and Italy in 2024.

The drone delivery service already operates in two locations in the US, but may soon be launched in the UK too.

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