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Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Joseph Swanson , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points These packages can weigh up to 5 pounds and may be delivered in as fast as 30 minutes. Amazon is planning to expand its drone delivery service to nearly 500 US cities.
Amazon is planning to expand its drone delivery service to nearly 500 US cities. The company aims to deliver smaller, lightweight packages to millions more people by the end of the year. These packages can weigh up to 5 pounds and may be delivered in as fast as 30 minutes.
The expansion will bring drone delivery to hundreds of new communities, including several major metro areas. This move is expected to intensify competition with other retailers, such as Walmart, to provide the fastest delivery times.
Further details on the expansion plan are available from Amazon, including specific information on the communities that will be included in the rollout.
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Category: business Published: August 19, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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