Amazon.com (NasdaqGS:AMZN) plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service from 11 to nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of 2026. The rollout targets a mix of suburban and metro areas, with 30 minute delivery for eligible items to tens of millions of customers. The move broadens Amazon's logistics footprint and could reshape competition in rapid last mile delivery as FAA rules continue to develop. This push into large scale automated delivery highlights a broader shift toward AI driven...

STORY: :: take over the skies? Are Amazon drones about to take over the skies? :: Amazon's big plans for drone deliveries :: 500 :: tens of millions Amazon says it plans to expand drone deliveries to nearly 500 US cities and towns by the end of this year, reaching tens of millions of customers. Jeff Bezos first unveiled Amazon’s ‘octocopters’ back in 2013, predicting they’d be delivering packages within four or five years. Well, that took a little longer than planned. The program has faced regulatory delays, staff cuts, technical problems - and some pretty spectacular mishaps. :: a viral hit Two drones have collided. And one dropped a package straight into a customer’s swimming pool - a viral hit. :: hurdles to clear There’s still plenty of hurdles to clear. Amazon needs approval from communities one by one - sitting through local council meetings and answering questions from residents. In Nampa, Idaho, Amazon was grilled for about an hour over noise, safety and bird protection. :: approve the rollout The company said its drones would only be audible as they arrive and leave - quieter than a lawnmower. The board ultimately voted to approve the rollout. So, Amazon wants to turn drone delivery from a futuristic idea into a key part of its speedy delivery network. One day, your package could arrive just minutes after you order it. But first, you might have to get used to the noise.

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