Amazon Drone Drops Package Directly Into Texas Woman's Swimming Pool

Lindsey Austen, a Texas resident, captured the moment on her phone after hearing the drone's loud buzzing. The footage shows the autonomous aircraft hovering over her backyard pool, opening its compartment doors, and releasing the package into the water below.

The incident comes as Amazon announced plans to expand Prime Air to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026, a sixfold increase from its current operations. The service, which aims for sub-30-minute deliveries of groceries, electronics, and household goods, currently operates in seven states, including Texas.

Amazon said Prime Air holds Federal Aviation Administration Part 135 certification and uses an onboard Detect-and-Avoid system with cameras and sensors. The company described the system as similar to a trained pilot scanning the airspace, allowing drones to make real-time decisions independently.

While the drone avoided collisions and no one was injured, the pool drop highlights potential operational glitches as automated air logistics scale up. Amazon emphasized that safety is its top priority and that Prime Air is built to operate responsibly.