Amazon’s planned expansion of its Prime Air drone delivery network into hundreds of additional U.S. communities, including the Cleveland area, is generating excitement among shoppers who could receive eligible orders in less than an hour. But as drone delivery moves closer to becoming a mainstream shopping option, consumers are increasingly asking a simple question: How secure are drone deliveries compared with traditional package deliveries?
Amazon plans to expand its delivery service with Prime Air drones to about 500 cities and locations in the United States before the end of the year, which will represent a six-fold increase in its current coverage. The company makes deliveries with drones of food, electronics, cosmetics, medicines and household items.The service allows transporting items up to 2.3 kilos that fall into a large shoe box. According to Amazon, more than 60% of the p…