Alphabet-owned Wing has announced an expansion of its drone delivery service with Walmart, reaching 150 additional locations across several US cities. This move will extend access to up to 40 million customers by 2027. The partnership builds on previous rollouts in areas like Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta.
The expansion comes as Wing and Walmart aim to meet rising demand for quick grocery deliveries via drones. Starting next year, services will launch at 150 more Walmart stores in cities including Los Angeles, St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Miami, with further metros to be revealed. Wing reports that its most frequent customers— the top 25 percent—order deliveries up to three times a week, driving the need for broader coverage.
The partnership first began in August 2023, with initial drone deliveries in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. By June 2025, it grew to cover 100 additional stores in Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa. More recently, services started in Atlanta last month, and deliveries in Houston are set to begin on January 15. Overall, the network is projected to reach 270 locations by 2027, serving up to 40 million US customers from Los Angeles to Miami.
Prior to Walmart, Wing entered the US market in April 2022 through a collaboration with Walgreens for health and wellness products. It has since teamed up with DoorDash for food deliveries and Apian, a London-based firm specializing in healthcare logistics. To support larger orders, Wing is developing an upgraded drone capable of flying at 65 miles per hour and carrying up to five pounds—twice its current payload.
This growth reflects increasing adoption of drone technology for everyday retail needs, though regulatory approvals continue to shape rollout timelines in various regions.
