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Walmart and Alphabet-owned Wing will expand their drone delivery service to the Seattle and Denver metro areas next year, bringing the service to nearly 20 major U.S. markets.
The expansion is part of the companies’ ongoing plan to offer drone delivery from more than 270 Walmart stores across the country, according to a Monday announcement from Wing.
“Adding new metros to our expansion is a testament to how quickly people across the country are adopting drone delivery,” Heather Rivera, Wing’s chief commercial officer, said in a statement.
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Walmart and Alphabet-owned Wing will expand their drone delivery service to the Seattle and Denver metro areas next year. (CharlesMcClintock Wilson/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
“We are excited to meet the needs of busy families in nearly 20 major markets spanning diverse communities and climates by quickly delivering the everyday items these families need.
The partnership already enables drone delivery to more than 3 million customers in markets including Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, Houston and Orlando.
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Wing also noted that expansion to Seattle and Denver would bring the drone service to a wider range of weather conditions, from Pacific Northwest rains to Colorado winters.
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The expansion is part of the companies’ plan to offer drone delivery from more than 270 Walmart stores across the country. (iStock)
“The expansion of drone delivery in Seattle and Denver is intended to give more customers a convenient option when they need something quickly,” Greg Cathey, senior vice president of e-commerce transformation at Walmart, said in a statement. “Walmart stores place everyday items close to the communities we serve, and Wing helps bring these items to customers’ homes in minutes.”
Wing’s drones can fly up to 60 mph and carry packages weighing up to 5 pounds.
Customers can order tens of thousands of Walmart products, including groceries, electronics and over-the-counter medications, for delivery in minutes.
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Wing’s drones can fly up to 60 miles per hour and carry packages weighing up to 5 pounds. (Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
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The expansion comes as major retailers ramp up drone delivery.
Lowe’s announced Sept. 24 the launch of a drone delivery pilot with Wing in North Carolina, billing itself as the first home improvement retailer to offer the service.
Amazon announced plans in August to expand its Prime Air drone delivery network sixfold, targeting nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026.
FOX Business’ Bradford Betz contributed to this report.
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