As drone delivery continues to grow in popularity, with over 60% of big logistics companies expected to use drone delivery services for some of their operations this year, Walmart has added the delivery option into its app.
Starting later this month, customers in Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) will begin to be notified of the new ordering capability through the Walmart app if they are eligible for drone delivery based on the address associated with their account.
The integration will be done in phases as more drone delivery sites launch and drone providers receive additional regulatory approvals to fly more goods across greater distances.
The service will use drones from Alphabet’s drone delivery service, Wing, and aims to create a familiar and easy-to-use experience for customers wanting to try this new form of delivery.
Wing CEO Adam Woodworth commented, “Our goal is to make drone delivery completely seamless for our partners and their customers. When Wing delivery is available within the Walmart app later this month, customers will have a wider selection and a better shopping experience than ever before. This is a major step toward making drone delivery a part of everyday life.”
Walmart began trialling drones in 2021 and has completed 30,000 drone deliveries to date. It also announced the largest drone delivery expansion of any US retailer earlier this year, making drone delivery a reality for up to 75% of the DFW population.