- Amazon announced plans to expand its airborne delivery network across nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of the year, targeting suburban neighborhoods.
- The automated drone flights can transport items weighing up to 5 pounds, reaching shoppers' homes in as little as 30 minutes.
- The expansion will increase Amazon's nationwide drone operation sixfold, introducing services to major metropolitan areas including Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, and Boise.
- Drone delivery will be free for Amazon Prime members ordering over $50 worth of goods, while smaller orders or non-members will pay fees ranging from $2.99 to $4.99.
- Amazon CEO Andy Jassy stated the company aims to serve 30 million customers by year-end and deliver half a billion packages via drone by the end of the decade.
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