Amazon announced a major expansion of its Prime Air drone delivery service, aiming to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of 2026. The rollout includes 11 new locations, backed by FAA certification and safety focus following past incidents.
Amazon plans to expand its Prime Air delivery drone service to nearly 500 US cities by late 2026. While competitors like Walmart, Zipline, and DoorDash also scale up drone operations, the rapid growth faces mounting community pushback over noise pollution, privacy, and past safety incidents.
Amazon announced plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 U.S. cities by year-end. The initiative seeks to accelerate delivery speeds, though the program faces ongoing regulatory investigations regarding safety incidents in the U.S. and the UK.
