Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 U.S. cities
Millions more people may be able to get smaller, lightweight Amazon packages delivered by drones by the end of the year under a plan the company announced Thursday to expand the airborne shipping to suburban areas in nearly 500 U.S. cities.
TL;DR
- Amazon is expanding its drone delivery service.
- The expansion will cover suburban areas in approximately 500 U.S. cities.
- Smaller, lightweight packages will be eligible for drone delivery.
- The rollout is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
- Millions more people will gain access to drone deliveries.