In January, Wing started with Walmart to scale drone delivery coast to coast, building a network of over 270 locations to reach more than 40 million Americans by 2027. Now, Wing and Walmart are confirming seven new major metro areas that will join the nation’s largest drone delivery network: Memphis, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area and Salt Lake City.
This planned expansion into more regions will bring Wing and Walmart’s total service footprint to nearly 20 U.S. markets across the country, leading the industry and advancing our work to build a nationwide drone delivery network.
Scaling speed together
With well over one million commercial deliveries completed, Wing is helping Walmart make retail drone delivery an everyday reality in cities from Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston to Atlanta. Wing’s technology and advanced FAA permissions, combined with Walmart’s retail footprint, create a logistics network unlike any other.
“Our work with Walmart has shown that drone delivery isn’t just a novelty, it’s a service many customers count on multiple times per week,” said Heather Rivera, Wing’s Chief Business Officer. “We’re already working with many communities in the seven new markets, as we accelerate our progress to bring ultra-fast delivery to 40 million residents throughout the U.S.”
This expansion is a direct response to the evolving needs of Walmart shoppers, providing unparalleled speed for everything from last-minute ingredients to electronics and household necessities. Wing’s drones fly at speeds up to 60 mph and use a tether to gently lower packages directly to a customer’s yard or driveway in as fast as 30 minutes.
“Customers expect their orders on their terms, delivered with speed and ease,” said Greg Cathey, Senior Vice President of eCommerce Fulfillment Transformation, Walmart U.S. “Expanding into new markets with Wing allows us to provide an innovative delivery option for customers, utilizing our vast store network to make everyday shopping and fulfilling last-minute needs just a little bit easier.”
Phased launch plans
Residents in these new markets will soon join the millions who already have access to our service in Dallas-Fort Worth, Metro Atlanta, and Greater Houston. This latest phase builds upon our previous announcements in Orlando, Tampa, Charlotte, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Los Angeles and Miami.
Before launching in each new city, Wing and Walmart will work closely with local leaders and community members to share more about Wing’s safe, reliable delivery system designed to serve single-family homes, apartment buildings and commercial delivery zones throughout the community.
How to access drone delivery
Once drone delivery is available, customers within delivery range will see the option on the Walmart app or website based on the address associated with their account. Customers can also place a delivery directly through the Wing app.
To join the Wing and Walmart waitlist for upcoming service across the U.S., visit Wing.com/Walmart.
