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Amazon Prime Air, new drone delivery service, coming to Portland
OregonLive.com • • business
Key Points:
- Amazon is expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service to Portland, aiming to offer ultrafast delivery nationwide, with plans to reach nearly 500 cities by the end of the year.
- The company is working with local officials and seeking permits to install a Prime Air Drone Delivery Center at its existing fulfillment center in Portland.
- Drone delivery targets items weighing 5 pounds or less, covering about 60% of frequent purchases, with delivery times as fast as 30 minutes and typically within an hour.
- Prime members receive free drone delivery on orders over $50, while non-members pay a $4.99 fee; the service is already active in several states including Texas, Arizona, and Florida.
- Some residents in Texas have expressed noise concerns about the drones, describing the sound as similar to a "flying lawnmower," though Amazon reports that noise complaints represent fewer than 1% of inquiries.
