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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade

Amazon plans to expand drone delivery to 500 U.S. cities by year-end

Amazon announced an expansion of its drone delivery service to suburban areas across nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of the year. The service will deliver packages weighing up to 5 pounds in as little as 30 minutes, with specific pricing tiers for Prime members and non-members.

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Why It Matters

Residents in suburban areas of major metro regions may gain access to 30-minute drone delivery for small packages, subject to local regulatory approvals and site availability.

Key Facts

  • Amazon plans to expand drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of the year.
  • Drones are limited to carrying packages weighing up to 5 pounds.
  • Delivery time is estimated at 30 minutes or less.
  • The service is free for Prime members on orders over $50.
  • Prime members pay $2.99 for drone delivery on orders under $50.
  • Non-members pay a $4.99 fee for drone delivery.
  • Amazon currently operates drone delivery in 11 sites across Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, Michigan, and Texas.
  • Walmart plans to reach 270 drone delivery locations by 2027.
  • Amazon aims to deliver half a billion packages via drone by the end of the decade.
  • Drones are primarily intended for suburban areas to avoid skyscrapers and airports.
  • Amazon holds FAA waivers to fly drones beyond the line of sight of pilots.

Who's Mentioned

locationAtlanta“Target metro area for expansion.”locationCleveland“Target metro area for expansion.”organizationWalmart“Competitor in the drone delivery market.”personSucharita Kodali“Retail analyst with Forrester.”locationBoise“Target metro area for expansion.”personAndy Jassy“CEO of Amazon.”personJeff Bezos“Founder of Amazon.”locationChicago“Target metro area for expansion.”organizationWing“Division of Alphabet partnering with Walmart.”organizationAmazon“The company expanding drone delivery services.”organizationFederal Aviation Administration“Regulatory body for drone flight certifications.”