Amazon Says Drone Delivery Coming to Nearly 500 U.S. Cities by End of 2026

Amazon will fly drone-delivered packages to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by end of 2026, up from 11 today. First launches include Chicago, Syracuse, Cleveland, Atlanta, and Boise. Drones carry packages up to 5 pounds, with most arriving about 60 minutes after checkout. VP David Carbon says Prime Air has already delivered hundreds of thousands of packages this year.