Wing's Drone Delivery Expansion Hits 150 More Walmart Stores
In a significant expansion of its drone delivery operations, Alphabet-owned company Wing has announced that it will be deploying its drones at an additional 150 Walmart stores by the end of 2026. This move aims to bring the total number of locations with Wing's drone delivery service to 270, a goal set for completion by 2027.
Currently, Wing operates at approximately 27 stores across the US, including several in Atlanta and Walmart locations in Dallas-Forth Worth and Arkansas. The company has also partnered with DoorDash to conduct drone deliveries in Dallas and Charlotte, North Carolina.
According to Wing, its drones have completed over 750,000 deliveries since their first launch in 2012. The company claims that by shifting more deliveries to small electric multi-rotor aircraft, fewer polluting trucks will be needed for last-mile deliveries, which aligns with the environmental benefits of using drones for delivery services.
The expansion is also a testament to growing demand for Wing's delivery service. The company revealed that its "top 25% of customers ordered 3 times a week" and that deliveries have grown by 300% in the last six months.
Wing's flagship drone can handle payloads of up to 2.5 pounds, while its newer models can carry payloads of up to 5 pounds. The drones use tethers and hooks to pick up small bags and lightweight cardboard boxes from designated distribution sites in Walmart parking lots, and then drop them off in customers' front lawns.
With this expansion, Wing is poised to become one of the largest drone delivery services in the US, marking a significant milestone for the industry.
In a significant expansion of its drone delivery operations, Alphabet-owned company Wing has announced that it will be deploying its drones at an additional 150 Walmart stores by the end of 2026. This move aims to bring the total number of locations with Wing's drone delivery service to 270, a goal set for completion by 2027.
Currently, Wing operates at approximately 27 stores across the US, including several in Atlanta and Walmart locations in Dallas-Forth Worth and Arkansas. The company has also partnered with DoorDash to conduct drone deliveries in Dallas and Charlotte, North Carolina.
According to Wing, its drones have completed over 750,000 deliveries since their first launch in 2012. The company claims that by shifting more deliveries to small electric multi-rotor aircraft, fewer polluting trucks will be needed for last-mile deliveries, which aligns with the environmental benefits of using drones for delivery services.
The expansion is also a testament to growing demand for Wing's delivery service. The company revealed that its "top 25% of customers ordered 3 times a week" and that deliveries have grown by 300% in the last six months.
Wing's flagship drone can handle payloads of up to 2.5 pounds, while its newer models can carry payloads of up to 5 pounds. The drones use tethers and hooks to pick up small bags and lightweight cardboard boxes from designated distribution sites in Walmart parking lots, and then drop them off in customers' front lawns.
With this expansion, Wing is poised to become one of the largest drone delivery services in the US, marking a significant milestone for the industry.
Like, can you imagine getting your package just dropped on your porch without having to wait around? It's already happening in some areas and it's crazy how convenient it is! I mean, I've seen Wing's drones flying around and they're so sleek. And with the environmental benefits too... it's like the perfect combo! 
The fact that Walmart is on board with this is huge too - they must be seeing some pretty big gains from it. Have you guys tried using Wing's service before? 
It's also interesting that Wing has seen a 300% growth in deliveries over the last six months...I guess there's definitely demand for this kind of convenience! 
! Now we're talking about these things being used at Walmart, DoorDash, and even for deliveries as a sustainable alternative to those big ol' trucks 
. It's crazy to think that Wing's drones have done over 750k deliveries already since 2012...that's like, what, over 20 years of non-stop delivery? lol! I'm all about saving the planet wherever possible, so this is definitely something I'm excited to see more of 
This is insane! 270 stores by 2027? They're gonna be delivering pizza and groceries to every corner of America 
. I mean, it's awesome that they're trying to reduce polluting trucks and make deliveries more eco-friendly 
And its good to hear that they're helping reduce pollution by using less trucks for last-mile deliveries. But, gotta wonder how they plan to deal with weather conditions and bad lighting in all these locations... still a lot of work to be done before this tech is seamless and efficient for everyone 
! I mean, who wouldn't want their packages delivered by drones? It's like something out of a sci-fi movie 
. And it's awesome that Wing is working on reducing pollution from trucks - we need more innovative solutions to help our planet 
. Bring on 2027 when Wing hits that 270-store goal! 
. wing's doing a great job with this expansion tho, can't wait 2 c them bringin' those drone deliveries 2 even more stores 
. btw, 750k deliveries since 2012 is crazy 
I mean, have you seen those Walmart parking lots? They're already super crowded and noisy, adding more drones to the mix just seems like too much 
But on the other hand, if Wing's goal is to reduce pollution and help the environment by using less trucking, then I'm all for it 
what's crazy is that customers are ordering 3 times a week lol like some ppl have nothing better to do 
but seriously though, its great to see companies innovating and pushing the boundaries of tech 
, it's also good for the environment, which is awesome.
I'm telling you, this is just the tip of the iceberg! They're expanding drone deliveries at Walmart stores and it's not just about saving on trucks, it's about collecting all that data on our shopping habits... 
Think about it, with 270 locations, they'll have a huge treasure trove of info on what people want to buy online. And with their drones being able to carry up to 5 pounds, I bet they're planning on using them for some kinda mass surveillance system... 
Just wait and see! They're always saying "for the environment" but I'm like, what's the real motive? 
. It's crazy how much demand there is for this service and now Wing is expanding to 270 locations in two years - that's like, what, a small city or something? 
i think it's awesome that they can handle up to 5 pounds of payload now 
maybe we'll see more cities adopt drone delivery soon? 
. I need to see some concrete data on how Wing's drones are actually reducing emissions compared to traditional delivery methods. Can't we have a discussion about this without Wing just making unsubstantiated claims? 