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Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Josh Funk, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The service will deliver lightweight packages, weighing up to 5 pounds, to customers in suburban areas. Amazon is planning to expand its drone delivery service to nearly 500 US cities.
Amazon is planning 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, covering hundreds of new communities. This move is likely to intensify competition with Walmart to provide the fastest delivery times.
Further details on the plan are available, including the specific metro areas that will be included in the expansion, such as Chicago and Atlanta.
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Category: business Published: August 19, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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