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Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Josh Funk, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 19, 2026
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Key points The service will deliver lightweight packages, weighing up to 5 pounds, to customers in suburban areas. Amazon has announced a plan to expand its drone delivery service to nearly 500 US cities.
Amazon has announced a plan to expand its drone delivery service to nearly 500 US cities. The service will deliver lightweight packages, weighing up to 5 pounds, to customers in suburban areas. Delivery times are expected to be as fast as 30 minutes.
The expansion will increase Amazon's drone delivery operation nationwide, introducing the service to hundreds of new communities. This move is likely to intensify competition with Walmart to provide the fastest delivery times. Further details on the plan, including specific implementation timelines, are available from the company's news release.
The expansion is set to take place by the end of the year, covering metro areas such as Chicago, Atlanta, and Boise.
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Category: business Published: August 19, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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