Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Walmart and Wing Expand Drone Delivery to New US Cities
Imagine ordering groceries and a drone brings them to your yard in just 30 minutes!
Walmart is teaming up with Google's Wing to make this happen in a few US cities.
These drones can carry small packages, like food or household supplies.
They're designed to be fast and efficient, potentially cutting down on pollution from delivery trucks.
Drones will use smart stations to quickly pick up and deliver orders.
While this is new in the US, it could eventually come to other places as regulations develop.
Walmart is expanding its drone delivery service in the US using Wing drones.
The service is currently available or planned for expansion to select US cities.
Wing drones have a maximum payload of 2.5 to 5 pounds depending on the model.
Drones can fly at speeds up to 65 mph and utilize Autoloader stations.
The initiative aims to provide faster delivery and reduce the environmental impact.
- Who
- Walmart and Google's Wing, in collaboration.
- What
- Walmart is expanding drone delivery services in partnership with Google's Wing.
- When
- Service expansion is planned for the near future.
- Where
- In select cities within the United States.
- Why
- To provide faster, more efficient, and potentially more sustainable delivery options.
Concerns
Advocates
Environmental Impact
Concerns
Critics might argue about the actual emissions reductions and the overall environmental benefit compared to traditional delivery methods.
Advocates
Supporters believe drone delivery could significantly cut emissions and improve delivery efficiency.
- Global Deliveries
- Wing has made over 450,000 residential deliveries globally since 2012.
- Walmart Deliveries
- 150,000+ deliveries since 2021 with Walmart.
- Maximum Payload
- 2.5 to 5 pounds, depending on the drone model.
- Cruising Speed
- 65 mph (105 km/h)
- US Cities for Drone Delivery
- Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, Tampa