Amazon’s New Delivery Service
Amazon, the big online shopping company, is testing a new way to deliver packages. The company is using drones (small flying robots) to bring products to customers in Italy. This is very exciting news for the business world.
The drones fly through the air and bring packages directly to people’s homes. The service started in December 2024 near the city of Rome. Amazon chose Italy because it is a good place for testing. The weather is often nice, and many people want to try new technology.
How Does It Work?
When a customer orders something online, Amazon prepares the package at a special center. Then, a drone picks up the package and flies to the customer’s house. The whole trip takes about 30 minutes or less. This is much faster than normal delivery, which can take one or two days.
The drones can carry packages that weigh up to 2.5 kilograms. This means customers can order books, small electronics, clothes, and other light items. The drones fly at a safe height and use cameras to avoid buildings and trees.
Why Is This Important?
This new delivery method has many advantages. First, it is very fast. Customers get their products in less than one hour. Second, it is better for the environment. Drones use electricity, not gasoline like delivery trucks. This means less pollution in the air.
Third, it saves money. Amazon does not need to pay many delivery drivers. The company can use its workers for other jobs instead. This makes the business more efficient.
Challenges and Future Plans
Of course, there are also some challenges. The weather must be good for drones to fly. They cannot fly in heavy rain or strong wind. Also, drones cannot deliver very heavy or very large items.
Amazon plans to expand this service to other countries in Europe and America. The company believes that drone delivery will be normal in five to ten years. Many other companies are also testing similar technology.
This is an important moment for e-commerce (online shopping). Technology is changing how we buy and receive products. For German customers, this service might come soon!
Questions
Vocabulary Questions:
- What is a “drone”?
- What does “environment” mean in this article?
- Find a synonym for “advantages” in the text.
- What is “e-commerce”?
Comprehension Questions:
- Where is Amazon testing drone delivery?
- How long does drone delivery take?
- How much weight can the drones carry?
- Why is drone delivery better for the environment?
Grammar Questions:
- Find three verbs in the present simple tense in the article.
- Write one sentence from the article that uses “can” or “cannot.”
