Amazon Starts Drone Deliveries in Chicago’s South Suburbs
Summary by Marcus Reyes · October 27, 2026
Amazon has started drone deliveries from its fulfillment center in Markham, Illinois, to Chicago’s south suburbs, including Homewood. NBC 5 Chicago reported the launch on October 26.
The flights use Amazon’s MK30, which Amazon says carries up to 5 lb as far as 8 miles. The FAA’s public file for the Chicago area still shows only a July 2026 draft environmental assessment with no final decision posted, so it is not clear which approval covers these flights.