Every US state to get Amazon 30-minute drone deliveries this year
It looks like drone deliveries are finally becoming a reality, with Amazon announcing that its Prime Air service is expanding to almost 500 cities across the US before the end of the year.
The e-commerce giant revealed that customers will soon be able to get a delivery turnaround in just 30 minutes with the help of autonomous drones, and thousands of deliveries are already being made every day.
In a statement, Amazon shared that Prime Air ‘offers the widest selection of items by drone, including millions of groceries, electronics, cosmetics, medications, and household products at everyday low prices, delivered in as fast as 30 minutes’.
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The company continued: “Amazon’s Prime Air service is rapidly expanding and plans to reach nearly 500 cities and towns in the United States by the end of 2026—a sixfold increase from its current footprint—bringing ultrafast drone delivery to communities with tens of millions of customers across the country.”
Which states have access to Amazon’s Prime Air?
With the service expanding, more states are expected to get the drones by the end of 2026.
Currently, Prime Air is available in Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Nebraska, and Texas, with the service coming to Georgia, Ohio, Illinois, Idaho, and New York soon.
David Carbon, who is the vice president of Amazon Prime Air, said: “Customers already turn to Amazon for fast Same- and Next-Day Delivery, and Prime Air provides them an even speedier option when they need it, with deliveries in as fast as 30 minutes.
“We’ve already delivered hundreds of thousands of packages to customers by drone this year, and by the end of 2026 we plan to reach customers in nearly 500 cities and towns. We’re pairing the convenience of ultrafast drone delivery with the low prices and selection customers love about Amazon.”
How to order with Amazon Prime Air
So, how does drone delivery work? Well, if you’re in the right area then the service will already be integrated with your Amazon account where you can check which items are eligible for delivery by drone.
At the checkout, you’ll be able to select and confirm your delivery spot and will have the option to save it as a regular delivery point.
When the drone actually reaches you, it’ll check to make sure there are no obstacles or hazards around before making the delivery.
Naturally, this news has caused a stir online with many people taking to social media to share their own reactions.
On X, formerly Twitter, one user wrote: “
Another joked: “Oh great, now I have to climb up onto my roof to get my packages?! LOL”
A third person commented: “Finally...a way for my impulse purchases to arrive before the regret does.”
And it has even caught the attention of users across the pond, with a fourth adding: “But when do we get cool stuff like this in the UK? USA I ordered stuff and it was delivered in an hour - UK I have to wait for next day like a chump.”