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Amazon plans to expand drone deliveries to 500 U.S. communities by end of 2026, a sixfold increase.

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19 Aug 2026
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Amazon announced it will expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026, a sixfold increase from current coverage. The service delivers packages weighing up to 5 pounds in as fast as 30 minutes, targeting metro areas like Chicago, Cleveland, and Atlanta. This expansion follows Amazon's broader push to speed delivery and improve customer convenience, complementing its Amazon Now service. The move highlights Amazon's investment in fast, efficient delivery infrastructure amid growing competition and technological advances in retail logistics.

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