What Happened
Delivery Drone Incident Raises Safety Concerns in Residential Area
An Amazon Prime Air delivery drone crashed into an apartment building in Richardson, Texas, on February 4, 2026, before breaking apart and falling to the ground. The incident occurred in a residential area where Amazon has been conducting limited drone delivery operations. No injuries were reported, and officials said the building sustained only minor damage. Amazon confirmed the incident and is investigating the cause. The company has been refining its MK30 drone platform, which is designed to carry packages weighing up to five pounds, as part of its effort to scale autonomous aerial delivery in select US markets. This incident was first reported by AeroTime.