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Amazon plans drone delivery in about 500 US cities by year end at $4.99 a drop

Source: Reuters (via PLP Networks) · 2026-08-22
Summary

Amazon told Reuters on 19 August it plans to expand drone delivery to roughly 500 cities and towns by end-2026, up from 11 sites today, adding places such as Syracuse and Cleveland. Each hub serves communities within a 7.5-mile radius at $4.99 per delivery, $2.99 for Prime members and free above $50. The MK30 releases parcels while hovering a few feet up. Expansion still needs council approval and public comment, though the FAA has cleared most US operations.

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