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Amazon Air to Launch 176-sq-mi Drone Service in New York

5/8/2026

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Amazon.com, Inc. plans Prime Air drone deliveries from its Clay, New York hub, pending FAA and local approvals.
The service will cover 176 sq mi in Onondaga and Oswego counties, delivering within a 7.5-mile radius.
MK30 drones carry five-pound parcels at 74 mph, drop from 12 ft using sensors, cost $4.99 for Prime and $9.99 otherwise, and may launch this year or be delayed to 2027, adding 15-20 jobs to the 3,000-employee site.

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Story summary

Amazon.com, Inc. plans Prime Air drone deliveries from its Clay, New York hub, pending FAA and local approvals.
The service will cover 176 sq mi in Onondaga and Oswego counties, delivering within a 7.5-mile radius.
MK30 drones carry five-pound parcels at 74 mph, drop from 12 ft using sensors, cost $4.99 for Prime and $9.99 otherwise, and may launch this year or be delayed to 2027, adding 15-20 jobs to the 3,000-employee site.