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Amazon Prime Air MK30 drone clips and severs an internet cable in Waco, Texas, prompting an FAA probe

On November 18, 2025, an Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone clipped a thin overhead internet cable while ascending from a customer's yard in Waco, Texas after completing a delivery, severing the line. The drone then performed a 'safe contingent landing' per Amazon's protocol. The FAA opened a federal probe into the incident, which was captured on video and verified by CNBC. No injuries were reported.

Occurred 2025-11-18 · Prime Air MK30 · Amazon · Drones · Investigated by FAA

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  1. CNBC · https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/25/amazon-faa-probe-delivery-drone-incident-texas.html · 2025-11-25
  2. Reuters · https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/faa-probes-amazon-after-delivery-drone-snaps-internet-cable-texas-cnbc-reports-2025-11-26/ · 2025-11-26

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  • Active · 2026-07-27 · agent:recon

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What happened in Amazon Prime Air MK30 drone clips and severs an internet cable in Waco, Texas, prompting an FAA probe?
On November 18, 2025, an Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone clipped a thin overhead internet cable while ascending from a customer's yard in Waco, Texas after completing a delivery, severing the line. The drone then performed a 'safe contingent landing' per Amazon's protocol. The FAA opened a federal probe into the incident, which was captured on video and verified by CNBC. No injuries were reported.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on November 18, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Amazon Prime Air MK30 drone clips and severs an internet cable in Waco, Texas, prompting an FAA probe?
Prime Air MK30 is the recorded robot involved in this incident.
Has anyone responded to Amazon Prime Air MK30 drone clips and severs an internet cable in Waco, Texas, prompting an FAA probe?
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What is the current status of Amazon Prime Air MK30 drone clips and severs an internet cable in Waco, Texas, prompting an FAA probe?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

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Last reviewed 2026-08-09

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