Amazon’s first UK drone deliveries will take flight in Darlington, England, the company announced on Monday. The e-commerce giant is taking the initial steps to get Prime Air deliveries off the ground in the area, working with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for authorization to fly its drones in the airspace.

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.

The US tech giant said it was now lodging planning applications with the local authority and was seeking clearance from the Civil Aviation Authority for the drone-based delivery service, which is know

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

Darlington Borough Council's deputy leader Chris McEwan said there was a "long journey to travel" but described proposals as "quite interesting and exciting". He also said he understood apprehension around the potential impact on delivery jobs,

Delivery giant Amazon has announced their plans to introduce drone deliveries around Darlington in a UK first trial. Grace Stewart-Piercy spoke to shoppers in Darlington town centre to find out what they think.