# US retail giant has started to deliver parcels in Darlington, County Durham.

*robotics · news · 2026-05-07 · GB News*

## Key points

- Amazon is the first retailer to launch a drone delivery service in the UK.
- Drone deliveries have begun in Darlington, County Durham, as part of a trial rollout.
- Amazon's MK30 drone delivers items under 5lb to customers within two hours.
- The current service covers a 7.5-mile area around Amazon's fulfilment centre.

**Companies:** Amazon
**Countries:** United Kingdom, United States

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