Amazon Prime Air Reaches South Jersey

Amazon plans to begin Prime Air drone deliveries from its West Deptford, New Jersey, facility as early as mid-October 2026.

The proposed service would use autonomous drones to carry packages weighing up to five pounds within roughly 15 miles, operating below 400 feet during daylight-adjacent hours. The launch has prompted questions from residents and local officials about noise, safety, environmental effects, camera data, public disclosures, and whether residents can opt out, while municipal authorities reportedly cannot approve or reject the operation.