Amazon plans to take Prime Air drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. cities by year-end.

Amazon plans to expand Prime Air drone delivery into suburban areas across nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of 2026, potentially reaching communities with 30 million customers. Eligible packages weighing up to five pounds could arrive in as fast as 30 minutes. The announcement describes a planned expansion, not a completed rollout, and regulatory and local operational hurdles remain.