Alphabet’s drone delivery company Wing and Walmart announced plans to expand their on-demand drone service to 150 more Walmart stores across the United States. This move will significantly increase access to fast drone deliveries for groceries, household essentials, and over-the-counter items, reaching millions more customers.
The expansion will add service in major metro areas, including Los Angeles, St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Miami, with additional locations to be announced later. It builds on existing operations in Dallas-Fort Worth and recent launches in Atlanta, Houston, Charlotte, Orlando, and Tampa. By the end of 2026, Wing and Walmart aim to have drone delivery available at more than 270 stores nationwide, serving roughly 40 million Americans.
Wing CEO Adam Woodworth highlighted the rapid growth: “The strong adoption we’ve seen confirms that this is the future of convenience.” Top customers in active areas place orders three times a week, and overall deliveries have tripled in the last six months of 2025.
Walmart’s Greg Cathey, senior vice president of digital fulfilment transformation, added that the service helps customers get last-minute needs, like dinner ingredients or late-night essentials, quickly and reliably.
Wing drones can carry up to 5 pounds, fly at speeds of about 65 mph, and complete round-trip flights of up to 12 miles. Deliveries land gently on customers’ lawns or driveways using a tether and hook system. The service is currently free, with eligible items displayed in the Wing app and integrated into Walmart’s app in select areas.
This partnership began in 2023 with a pilot in Dallas-Fort Worth and has since grown into one of the largest commercial drone networks in the U.S. With over 150,000 successful deliveries completed globally since 2019, Wing continues to expand its reach.
The announcement came during an onstage conversation at the NRF Big Show between incoming Walmart CEO John Furner and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, underscoring the role of AI and advanced tech in retail.
Drone delivery is becoming a standard option for Walmart shoppers in more places. Check the Wing app to see if your local Walmart participates. Fast, contactless delivery could soon be just a few taps away!