Amazon Prime Air Expands to 50 US Cities with New MK30 Drone That Flies in Rain
Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery service has expanded to 50 US cities with the MK30 drone that can fly in light rain, delivering packages under 5 pounds in under 30 minutes.
In Brief
Amazon Prime Air expanded to 50 US cities with the MK30 drone that flies in rain. The hexacopter delivers packages under 5 pounds in under 30 minutes at 45 mph. Over 500,000 deliveries completed with 99.9% safety record.
Amazon has officially expanded its Prime Air drone delivery service to 50 US cities, powered by the new MK30 drone that can operate in light rain and stronger winds than its predecessor. The expansion makes drone delivery available to over 40 million Prime members.
The MK30 drone features a hexacopter design with six rotors for redundancy, a 45 mph cruising speed, and a 12-mile round trip range. It can carry packages up to 5 pounds, which covers 85% of Amazon's product catalog. The drone uses sense-and-avoid technology with computer vision to navigate safely.
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Amazon has completed over 500,000 drone deliveries in the past year with a 99.9% safety record.
"The MK30 is a completely redesigned aircraft," said David Carbon, VP of Prime Air. "We've spent years making it quieter, more reliable, and capable of flying in real weather conditions. This is the drone that makes drone delivery a routine service."
“Drone delivery is no longer a novelty — it's becoming a core part of Amazon's logistics network. The MK30's weather resilience is a game-changer for rural and suburban areas.”
— Sucharita Kodali, Forrester Research
Amazon's drone delivery is included free with Prime membership, with a $2.99 express fee for 30-minute delivery. The service operates from 7 AM to 9 PM daily. Amazon plans to expand to 100+ cities by mid-2027.
Key Takeaways
- 01MK30 drone features hexacopter design with six rotors for operational redundancy
- 0245 mph cruising speed with 12-mile round trip range for suburban delivery
- 03Can carry packages up to 5 pounds, covering 85% of Amazon's product catalog
- 04Over 500,000 deliveries completed with 99.9% safety record
- 05Free with Prime membership; $2.99 express fee for 30-minute delivery
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cities have Amazon Prime Air?
Amazon Prime Air is now available across 50 US cities including Seattle, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, Phoenix, and more. Amazon plans to expand to 100+ cities by mid-2027.
How fast is Amazon drone delivery?
Most deliveries are completed within 30 minutes from order placement, with packages delivered to the customer's driveway or backyard.
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