Amazon has filed an application to operate a drone delivery service in Westborough, Massachusetts, covering fifteen communities within a 7.5‑mile radius west of Boston. The filing was submitted on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
The proposal would allow the e‑commerce giant to use autonomous aerial vehicles to transport packages directly to customers’ doorsteps. The service would be limited to a defined geographic area that includes fifteen municipalities surrounding Westborough, each located within the stated 7.5‑mile circle.
Under current Massachusetts regulations, any commercial drone operation must obtain clearance from the state’s aviation authority before flights can begin. Amazon’s application outlines the intended flight paths, safety protocols, and noise‑mitigation measures it plans to employ. The company says the drones are designed to operate at low altitude and to avoid populated zones whenever possible.
If approved, the rollout could represent one of the first large‑scale drone delivery networks in the state. The initiative follows similar trials in other parts of the country where Amazon has tested aerial delivery, though those pilots have been confined to smaller test zones. The Westborough request expands the scope to a broader regional footprint, potentially shortening delivery times for customers in the fifteen participating towns.
State officials have not yet indicated a timeline for reviewing the application. The decision will hinge on compliance with safety standards, air‑space coordination, and community impact assessments. Until regulatory approval is granted, Amazon will not commence any drone flights in the area.