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Amazon expands drone delivery to 500 US cities, boosting Prime Air reach

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Amazon is significantly expanding its drone delivery service, aiming to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of the year. This move represents a sixfold increase in its drone network footprint, making the service available to tens of millions of customers. Despite facing regulatory hurdles and skepticism for over a decade, Amazon is demonstrating continued commitment to Jeff Bezos's original vision of rapid, airborne package delivery. The service will deliver items weighing five pounds or less, with delivery times as short as 30 minutes, though current operations are primarily in suburban areas due to range and safety limitations. AI

IMPACT Accelerates the adoption of autonomous delivery systems and could pressure competitors to invest more in drone logistics.

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sebastian Herrera ·

    Amazon isn’t giving up on Jeff Bezos’ drone deliveries dream—and after 13 years of turbulence, the momentum is finally shifting

    The e-commerce giant announced it is expanding drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of this year, a sixfold increase from its current capabilities.

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