Technology · Thursday, 20 August 2026
Amazon, Uber Plan Expanded Drone Deliveries In U.S.
Amazon and Uber are preparing for a significant expansion of drone delivery services in the U.S. as the FAA nears final rules for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations.
TL;DR
Amazon announced plans to serve nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of the year, marking a sixfold increase in its Prime Air drone delivery network. This expansion signals a major shift toward routine commercial drone operations, contingent on the FAA's upcoming regulatory framework for BVLOS flights.
Aviation Week19 Aug, 18:05 BST
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