Summary
Amazon has expanded its Prime Air drone delivery service to San Antonio and Waco in Texas, and Pontiac in Michigan, making it now available in four locations across three states. This service allows for fast package delivery within an hour for items up to 5 pounds that are within a 7-to-8-mile radius from an Amazon fulfillment center. The drones are designed to minimize noise and can operate in mild weather conditions during daylight hours.
Key Facts
- Amazon Prime Air is now available in three new locations: San Antonio, Waco, Texas, and Pontiac, Michigan.
- The delivery service allows packages up to 5 pounds to be delivered within an hour.
- Delivery areas must be within 7-to-8 miles from an Amazon fulfillment center.
- The cost for Prime members is $4.99; non-Prime members pay $9.99.
- Drones can only operate in daylight and under good weather conditions.
- New drone models in Waco and Pontiac are quieter and can fly in light rain.
- Amazon plans to deliver up to 500 million packages by drone annually by 2030.
- Drone services were stopped at College Station, Texas.
