Could your next Walmart order arrive by drone? 7 major cities are getting the service.
Yahoo • • business
Key Points:
- Walmart is expanding its drone delivery service to seven new U.S. metropolitan areas, aiming to reach 40 million customers by 2027, with coverage expected to include over 270 locations by next year.
- The service is currently available in eight cities including Dallas, Houston, and Atlanta, and will soon launch in cities such as Memphis, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Drone deliveries can travel at speeds up to 60 mph, typically taking about 23 minutes from order placement to delivery, with packages lowered safely to customers' yards via tether.
- Customers can order thousands of items weighing up to 5-8 pounds, including groceries and electronics, with delivery free for Walmart+ members and costing $20 per order for others.
- Walmart and its drone partner Wing plan to collaborate with local communities before launching in new cities to ensure the delivery system is safe and reliable.