Amazon Drone Delivers Package Into Swimming Pool in Texas
An Amazon drone mistakenly delivered a package into a swimming pool in Texas.
Dallas Fort Worth, TX, August 20, 2026 —
An Amazon drone carrying a package made an unintended delivery into a swimming pool in Texas, according to a recent incident.
Details regarding the specific location within Texas, the exact date of the occurrence, and the nature of the package were not immediately available. The circumstances leading to the drone’s misplacement of the delivery were also not provided.
Amazon utilizes drone technology for its delivery services in various regions, aiming to provide faster shipping options. These drones are designed to transport small packages directly to customers’ homes. However, this incident highlights a malfunction or error in the delivery process.
The contractor responsible for the drone’s operation, as well as the specific Amazon service involved, were not identified in the available information. The outcome for the package and the property owner was also not specified.
Amazon has been expanding its drone delivery program, with regulatory approvals and operational testing ongoing in several areas. Incidents like this, while not common, can occur as the technology and logistics are still being refined.
Further information regarding the cause of the delivery error and any subsequent actions taken by Amazon or the recipient is pending.
Story summarized from the original created by Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn) on www.fox4news.com, see more information here.
