Is your Chicagoland property a drone delivery hub?
Amazon is the first. Wing, Walmart, and Zipline are next. The follow-on operators will need 100+ sites across Chicagoland to cover the gaps. Find out in 5 minutes if your commercial property qualifies.
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What just changed
In February 2026, Amazon publicly announced Prime Air drone delivery from its fulfillment centers in Markham and Matteson, launching this summer. Twelve drones at each site. 7.5-mile delivery radius. Two-hour delivery on packages up to 5 lbs.
That radius leaves most of Chicagoland uncovered. The follow-on operators — Wing (with Walmart), Zipline, and Amazon’s own expansion — will need third-party sites to fill those gaps.
If you own commercial property in those zones, you may own a drone delivery hub and not know it.
What operators actually need
The site spec is smaller than you’d think.
5,000–15,000 sq ft
Paved surface. A Wing nest fits within two parking-row widths — about the size of a tennis court.
Power & access
Three-phase power preferred, road access for service vehicles, room for charging pads and battery storage.
Airspace & setbacks
Clear of controlled airspace edges and FAA setbacks from schools, hospitals, and residential clusters.
Right property types
Strip mall parking, big-box overflow, gas station lots, church and school grounds, light industrial flex, vacant pads.
How the free assessment works
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You tell us about your property
Address, approximate size, type. Two minutes. No commitment.
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We run the screen
FAA airspace overlay, municipal zoning check, parcel-size match, setback analysis, last-mile delivery density.
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You get a written report
A plain-English assessment of whether your property qualifies, which operators are most likely interested, and rough lease-rate benchmarks.
Get your free property assessment
We’ll review your property and send a written report within 5 business days.
Common questions
What is a drone delivery hub?
A small ground installation — typically 5,000 to 15,000 sq ft of paved surface — where delivery drones launch, land, and recharge. Wing’s installations fit within two parking-row widths, enclosed by an 8-foot security fence.
What does a drone-hub lease typically pay?
Comparable deals in Texas, Arizona, and North Carolina range from $2,500 to $8,000+ per month, depending on size, location, and exclusivity. Your assessment will include rough benchmarks.
Do I have to sell or lease anything?
No. The assessment is free with no obligation. The decision to ever lease your property is entirely yours.
Are you a real estate brokerage?
No. Specialty Site Partners provides informational property assessments. We do not list properties, negotiate leases, or take contingent commissions.