After closing its early test site in Lockeford, California, Amazon has focused its 2025–2026 expansion on several key U.S. markets:
The path to ubiquity is not without significant friction. Analysts and residents have highlighted three primary challenges: Amazon Testing Drone Delivery System
: New service areas are scheduled for late spring and summer 2026 in the south Chicago suburbs (Markham and Matteson) and East Baton Rouge, Louisiana . After closing its early test site in Lockeford,
Amazon's testing phase has been defined by iterative hardware development, moving from the initial model to the more capable : The Amazon's testing phase has been defined by iterative
is engineered to handle diverse weather conditions, including light precipitation, and can cruise at approximately 73 mph at altitudes of 200 to 300 feet.
: Operations are currently live or launching in Tolleson, Arizona ; Waco and San Antonio, Texas ; and parts of Kansas City .
: These drones are increasingly integrated into same-day fulfillment centers , allowing them to carry approximately 90,000 top-selling products that weigh under five pounds. Critical Barriers to Scalability