Amazon drones to 500 cities — can its last-mile math finally fly?

amazon plans to expand its prime air drone delivery service to nearly 500 us cities and towns by the end of 2026. this expansion represents a sixfold increase in locations, potentially reaching tens of millions of new customers. the aggressive rollout suggests amazon has optimized the flight autonomy and safety systems needed for urban environments. success here could pressure legacy logistics firms to invest heavily in their own aerial delivery infrastructure.