Amazon Drones to Hit 500 Cities | Chattanooga News

Amazon is about to revolutionize last-mile delivery, launching drone service in nearly 500 U.S. cities by year-end—targeting suburban zones with 30-minute deliveries for lightweight packages under five pounds. While this marks a sixfold expansion from current operations, drones still face hurdles like terrain, regulations, and noise complaints. Though only a small fraction of Amazon’s overall volume, the tech could transform urgent deliveries—especially prescriptions—with Prime members enjoying free shipping on orders over $50. Backed by FAA waivers and safety tech, Amazon’s drone push is part of a broader race against Walmart and a massive investment in logistics infrastructure to dominate ultra-fast shipping. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d50cde542f4e7502