Amazon plans drone deliveries across 500 US locales
- Amazon plans to expand Prime Air drone deliveries from 11 locations to about 500 US cities and towns by the end of 2026.
- Customers pay $4.99 per drone delivery, while Prime members pay $2.99; the fee is waived for orders worth at least $50.
- The current MK30 drone hovers a few feet above the ground to release packages, unlike older models that had to land.
- Amazon still needs local approvals for each new community, with residents raising concerns over noise, safety and privacy.
Source: reuters.com
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