SourceAmazon Prime Air drone delivery is expanding to nearly 500 US cities and towns this year
Customers in these areas can receive small, urgent packages like medications or electronics significantly faster than traditional delivery methods, reducing wait times to under an hour.
- Prime Air plans to reach nearly 500 cities and towns in the United States by the end of 2026, representing a sixfold increase from its current footprint.
- The service currently operates from 11 sites across 10 U.S. metro areas in seven states.
- Prime Air launched its first international service in Darlington, England, serving customers within a 7.5-mile radius of the fulfillment center.
- Drone delivery accommodates items 5 pounds or less fitting in a large shoebox, covering more than 60% of frequently purchased Amazon items.