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Amazon’s drones will soon deliver to nearly 500 US cities and towns

Amazon says its drone delivery service will reach "nearly 500 cities and towns in the United States" by the end of this year, increasing its coverage by six times compared to the current footprint. Prime Air deliveries will soon be launched in the Chicago, Illinois; Syracuse, New York; Cleveland, Ohio; Atlanta, Georgia; and Boise, Idaho […]

Amazon’s drones will soon deliver to nearly 500 US cities and towns

Amazon is set to expand its drone delivery service, Prime Air, to nearly 500 US cities and towns by the end of the year. This significant growth represents a six-fold increase in coverage compared to the current footprint, with Amazon announcing that it will soon launch its drone delivery service in the Chicago, Illinois; Syracuse, New York; Cleveland, Ohio; Atlanta, Georgia; and Boise, Idaho metro areas.

These new locations will join the existing 11 sites across the US, each serving an area of approximately 175 square miles. The company's goal is to provide quick and efficient package deliveries using drones, enhancing convenience for customers in these expanded regions.

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