The latter's drone delivery program was just starting to gain traction after commencing deliveries in test markets and unveiling a new model, but the layoffs have reportedly had a significant impact on that team.Workers at multiple locations have been dismissed, it has been claimed, including at Amazon's Seattle headquarters and a drone testing facility in Oregon.In 2013, Amazon founder CEO Jeff Bezos announced a plan to start delivering packages by drone within 30 minutes.The layoffs come only two months after the company unveiled a redesigned drone that could fly further than its predecessor and withstand light rain.CEO Andy Jassy said in early January that the company was “prioritizing what matters most to customers and the long-term health of our businesses.”"