Walmart plans to significantly expand its drone delivery service over the next two years, marking a notable development in last-mile fulfillment for large-scale retailers. Through an expanded partnership with Wing, a drone operator owned by Alphabet, Walmart expects to add drone delivery at 150 additional stores in 2026, with a longer-term goal of reaching 270 locations nationwide by the end of 2027.
The retailer currently offers drone delivery at select stores in Texas and the Atlanta metro area. The planned expansion would extend service to markets including Los Angeles, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Miami, with additional locations to be announced. Wing estimates the broader rollout could make drone delivery available to more than 40 million Americans.
Customers interested in the service can use the Wing app to check whether their address falls within the delivery range of participating stores. Walmart has previously indicated that eligible orders may arrive in as little as 30 minutes, offering an option for rapid delivery of groceries and other everyday items.
Commercial drone delivery has gradually expanded since the Federal Aviation Administration authorized aerial package deliveries in 2019. Alongside Walmart, companies such as Amazon and DoorDash are also testing or deploying drone delivery in select markets, reflecting continued experimentation across the retail and logistics sectors.
For retailers, Walmart’s announcement highlights the growing role of emerging technologies in meeting consumer expectations around speed and convenience. While drone delivery remains limited by geography, regulation, and infrastructure, the planned expansion suggests that major retailers continue to invest in alternative fulfillment models as part of broader omnichannel strategies.
