Amazon Drones to Expand Nationwide | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 23, 2026 · 1m

Amazon’s Prime Air drones are speeding toward mainstream delivery, targeting millions across the U.S. by year-end with 30-minute aerial drops for lightweight packages under five pounds. Already active in Arizona, Florida, and Texas, they’re expanding into Chicago, Atlanta, and Cleveland — focusing on suburbs to avoid urban chaos. This isn’t replacing ground crews but adding speed to their logistics. Over 200K deliveries already logged by 2026 prove it’s real. Prime members get free drone delivery on orders over $50; otherwise, $2.99 for Prime users or $4.99 for non-members — a clear incentive…