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Walmart expands drone delivery to 2 major US cities
Fox Business • • business
Key Points:
- Walmart and Alphabet-owned Wing are expanding their drone delivery service to Seattle and Denver metro areas, increasing their reach to nearly 20 major U.S. markets and over 270 Walmart stores nationwide.
- The service currently serves more than 3 million customers in cities including Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, Houston, and Orlando, delivering everyday items quickly to busy families.
- Wing’s drones can fly up to 60 mph, carry packages up to 5 pounds, and offer delivery of tens of thousands of Walmart products, including groceries, electronics, and medications.
- The expansion introduces drone delivery to diverse weather conditions like Pacific Northwest rain and Colorado winters, aiming to provide practical, fast delivery options to more customers.
- This move aligns with broader retail trends, as Lowe's pilots drone delivery with Wing and Amazon plans to expand its Prime Air drone network to nearly 500 U.S. cities by 2026.
