Amazon Prime Air drone delivery targets nearly 500 cities by end of 2026

Published Aug 19, 02:47 PM UTC

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Amazon announced a rapid scale-up of its Prime Air drone delivery service, aiming to reach nearly 500 communities by the end of 2026, up from 11 current locations. The service offers delivery in as little as 30 minutes for Prime members, with drones carrying payloads up to five pounds. Amazon also expanded its Amazon Now ultra-fast delivery service to 80 U.S. cities and several cities in Egypt. The company reported that over 40% of items were delivered same-day or overnight globally in the first half of the year. Competitors like Home Depot and Walmart are also accelerating their ultra-fast delivery options. The MK30 drone cruises at 73 mph, operates in light precipitation, and uses collision-avoidance systems certified by the FAA. Drone delivery is free for Prime members on orders over $50, with fees for smaller orders and non-Prime customers.

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