Amazon Drone Delivery Will Soon Land in Chicago Suburbs

Operation out of two fulfillment centers will carry items to customers within a 7.5 mile radius in under two hours.

Jack Daleo

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 03:00 PM ET

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Amazon hopes to launch Prime Air drone delivery in the south suburbs of Chicago by late spring or early summer. [Credit: Amazon]

Key Takeaways:

Amazon Prime Air is expanding its drone delivery service to its largest market yet in the south Chicago suburbs, with launches planned for late spring/early summer from two fulfillment centers serving a 7.5-mile radius.
The service will use FAA Part 135-certified MK30 drones, capable of carrying up to 5 pounds (covering 3 in 5 items) at 73 mph, with customers able to choose their delivery locations.
Despite Amazon's emphasis on safety and quick problem resolution, the Prime Air service has experienced multiple incidents in other operational areas, raising concerns about drone reliability and detect-and-avoid systems.

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Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery service will soon expand to its largest market yet.

First reported by Crain’s Chicago Business, the logistics titan is planning to serve customers out of two fulfillment centers in the south Chicago suburbs of Markham and Matteson. Each site will have 12 to 20 drones. The company hopes to launch near the Windy City by late spring or early summer.