Amazon plans to establish a drone delivery center in San Antonio by the end of 2025. These drones are meant to deliver packages within 60 minutes of the order’s placement. Amazon plans to build a 9,400 square-foot area in the SAT3 Facility.

Amazon first introduced the Prime Air delivery initiative in 2013 to make faster purchases a reality. There have been many test locations for these drones in Lockforde, California and College Station, Texas. 

This facility has been active since 2023 and is a cornerstone of Amazon’s logistics network. The drone center would house Prime Air, Amazon’s battery-powered drones that are designed and built in-house to deliver packages more effectively. These drones can carry up to five pounds and travel within a 10 mile radius. 

To get this process to continue, Amazon would need to secure a specific use permit to officially start working on and modifying the structure. Amazon is communicating with locals to help with the planning process and taking steps to ensure that everything will meet guidelines.

The drone delivery center also includes designated landing pads for the drones, maintenance areas and monitoring facilities necessary for everything to run smoothly.

“We’re reviewing options and working with local officials to possibly bring Prime Air to San Antonio — which would support our efforts to provide fast delivery and great service to our customers,” Amazon spokesperson Steve Kelly said.

 The project is still in its early phases of planning, with additional regulatory and zoning steps still needed before the operation can continue. Although there is no  clear timeline of construction, Amazon expects the facility to be operational by late 2025, pending approvals from officials.