Walmart delivers using drones! In partnership with Alphabet's Wing, the service spans across the five major states in the US.

The well-known American retail company Walmart (Walmart) has launched drone delivery services at 100 stores across five major cities in the United States. As early as 2023, Walmart had already partnered with Wing, a subsidiary of Alphabet, to pilot drone services at two stores in Texas. Currently, Walmart has become the first retail company to implement drone delivery on a large scale across state lines.

Key Summary

Walmart’s drone service expands to 5 major cities and over 100 stores, becoming the first interstate retailer in the United States.

With a focus on “delivery within 45 minutes”, popular products include fruits, eggs, ice cream, and pet food.

Collaborating with Alphabet’s subsidiary Wing for an upgrade, the drone has received approval from the FAA and can fly about 10 kilometers to the store.

Walmart’s drone delivery across states serves nearly a hundred stores.

According to reports, Walmart’s drone delivery service currently covers the following five major state cities, encompassing 100 stores:

Charlotte, North Carolina

Tampa, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Houston, Texas

Orlando

In addition to the drone service that Walmart has been operating in the northwest Arkansas and Dallas areas, this makes Walmart the first retail operator in the United States to operate drone delivery across state lines.

Walmart emphasizes that it is for speed, allowing consumers to receive their orders within 45 minutes after placing them. Currently, fresh fruits, eggs, pet food, and ice cream are all popular items.

It is expected that e-commerce revenue will turn positive this year, aiming to become the daily first choice for consumers.

Walmart stated that it expects its e-commerce division’s revenue to turn positive this year, and revealed that it has actually spent several years improving automated warehousing, enhancing packaging efficiency, and integrating orders, among other things.

In addition, Walmart is actively expanding its e-commerce service offerings, including pharmacy pickups and late-night deliveries, with the aim of being the first choice for consumers when they need to shop and meet their daily needs.

Cooperating with Alphabet’s subsidiaries Wing and Zipline to obtain FAA flight certification.

Walmart’s drone service was initially launched in 2023 in collaboration with Alphabet’s subsidiary Wing, and was first adopted at two stores in Dallas, Texas. The drones have also been approved by the FAA ( to operate “beyond visual line of sight,” with a maximum distance of 9.6 kilometers from the store.

Walmart has also partnered with another drone company, Zipline, to provide services in Texas and Arkansas.

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