BusinessWednesday, November 4
Amazon drone delivery has launched from its Nampa fulfillment center
The Daily Nampa team
If you live near Franklin Road, keep an eye on the sky. Amazon launched Prime Air drone delivery on Friday, Oct. 30, for select customers and areas in Nampa, flying from its Franklin Road facility. The Boise area is one of three new areas, joining 13 existing ones.
7.5 milesradius of Prime Air's delivery area around the Nampa center
From Nampa, it reaches the outskirts of Kuna and parts of Star and Meridian. Most Prime Air areas cover about 170 square miles.
The 85-pound MK-30 drones carry packages up to five pounds. Amazon hopes to deliver within 30 minutes of the order.
- Flight hours: 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset
- Weather: good weather only
- Check eligibility: amazon.com/dronedelivery
Amazon's press release, as Idaho Press reports, says the introduction of drones creates positions across operations, engineering, safety and customer service.
Prime members pay nothing on drone orders of $50 or more
| Order | Prime member pays |
|---|---|
| $50 or more | Free |
| Smaller orders | $2.99 |
Source: Idaho Press