Walmart Expands Drone Delivery to 100 Stores Across Five US States

Walmart is significantly expanding its drone delivery service in partnership with Alphabet's drone company Wing, rolling out the option to 100 new stores across five states including Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa. This expansion builds on successful pilot programs in Bentonville, Arkansas, and Dallas-Fort Worth, where drone deliveries have averaged under 19 minutes. Walmart's drones, which can deliver orders up to five pounds within a 4-6 mile radius, operate within FAA guidelines and fly beyond visual line of sight up to six miles from the store. Since launching in 2021, the service has completed over 150,000 deliveries, reflecting Walmart's commitment to combining technology with convenience to enhance the customer shopping experience. Although drone delivery currently represents a small fraction of Walmart's over 4,700 U.S. stores, the company aims to leverage this technology to boost its online sales business, which reached $79.3 billion last year. The delivery service costs $20, but is free for Walmart+ subscribers for a limited time, as Walmart continues to innovate in retail logistics despite price increases linked to President Donald Trump's tariffs.