Overview
- The program will operate from Amazon fulfillment centers in Markham and Matteson with service expected to begin as soon as this summer.
- Eligible customers within roughly a 7.5–8 mile radius can opt for select items delivered in under two hours.
- Each drone weighs about 83 pounds, carries up to 5 pounds, uses preselected drop zones at homes, and scans for people and pets before lowering packages.
- Amazon cites FAA certification and prior testing as residents raise questions over safety, privacy, noise, and theft following reported incidents in other markets, including a Texas crash.
- Key details remain in flux, with conflicting reports on fleet size per site and no finalized Chicago pricing despite some markets charging $4.99 for Prime deliveries.