# Amazon plans Prime Air expansion to nearly 500 US cities

_Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 10:57 AM EDT · Robotics, Products · Developing · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Amazon announced plans to expand its Prime Air drone-delivery service to nearly 500 US cities by the end of 2026, roughly six times its current reach. The company said it will soon launch in 11 locations across Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Nebraska, Louisiana, Michigan and Texas, and that launches in Georgia, Ohio, Illinois, Idaho and New York are also coming. Prime Air operates under Federal Aviation Administration Part 135 certification, according to the report.

## Sources

- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/19/amazons-prime-air-is-taking-off-in-nearly-500-u-s-cities/)

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