By 2027, Delivery Drones Could Be Everywhere in Texas

Zipline and food technology platform Wonder aim to offer service out of most of the latter’s locations.

Jack Daleo

Thursday, July 02, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

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Zach Vasile

Zipline and Wonder aim to offer drone delivery out of most of the latter’s Texas locations by the end of 2027. [Credit: Zipline]

Key Takeaways:

Zipline and food platform Wonder are partnering to launch large-scale drone delivery services across Texas, starting in Dallas-Fort Worth in January and expanding to major cities like Houston and Austin by 2027.
The service will deliver a variety of items, including hot meals and pharmaceuticals, utilizing Zipline's automated P2 drones which can carry up to 8 pounds and lower packages from 300 feet.
Zipline, a leading drone delivery provider, leverages FAA Part 135 authorization and BVLOS exemptions to enable its operations, which are designed for seamless integration with businesses.
The expansion highlights Dallas-Fort Worth as a drone delivery hub and anticipates broader U.S. adoption, though future growth depends on the FAA's Part 108 BVLOS regulations, which face industry debate over safety and readiness.

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As the saying goes, everything is bigger in Texas—including drone delivery services.

By the end of 2027, the buzzing uncrewed aircraft (UA) could deliver everything from hot meals and cold drinks to pharmaceuticals for residents statewide, according to partners Zipline and Wonder. The drone delivery provider and food technology platform on Tuesday revealed plans to offer on-demand service in minutes out of Wonder locations across Texas, beginning with Dallas-Fort Worth in January.