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 technology platform Wonder are partnering to launch drone delivery services across Texas, starting in Dallas-Fort Worth in January 2025 and expanding statewide by the end of 2027 to deliver meals, pharmaceuticals, and more.
The service will leverage Zipline's automated P2 drones, capable of carrying up to 8 pounds and lowering orders via a tether, building on Zipline's extensive delivery history and FAA Part 135 authorization with BVLOS exemptions.
Texas, particularly the Dallas-Fort Worth area, is a significant hub for drone delivery, with the FAA closely monitoring operations to inform future standardized Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) regulations (Part 108) for broader industry expansion.

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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.