Amazon Prime Air plans to reach nearly 500 US cities by year-end 2026

Amazon said on August 19 that it will expand Prime Air drone delivery to Chicago, Syracuse, Cleveland, Atlanta and Boise, and to nearly 500 US cities and towns by the end of 2026. That is about six times its current footprint of 10 metro areas across seven states. Drones carry packages up to 5 pounds.

• New metros: Chicago, Syracuse, Cleveland, Atlanta, Boise
• Target: nearly 500 US cities and towns by end-2026, about 6x today
• Current footprint: 10 metro areas in 7 states
• Package limit: 5 pounds or less