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Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points The drones are capable of carrying packages up to 5 pounds and can deliver them in as fast as 30 minutes. 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. This expansion will allow millions more people to receive smaller, lightweight packages via drone. The drones are capable of carrying packages up to 5 pounds and can deliver them in as fast as 30 minutes.
The plan is set to roll out by the end of the year and will focus on suburban areas. This move is expected to intensify competition between Amazon and Walmart to provide the fastest delivery times. For more information on Amazon's drone delivery expansion, further details are available.
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Category: business Published: August 19, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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