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Wing, Walmart Gear Up for Drone Delivery in Three Cities

Partners begin laying the groundwork for their planned three-state expansion into Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.

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Walmart and drone delivery partner Wing are building a drone delivery hub at a Walmart store in Conyers, Georgia. [Courtesy: City of Conyers]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Walmart and drone delivery partner Wing are actively expanding their services beyond Dallas-Fort Worth to Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, with specific cities like Conyers, Woodstock, and Charlotte already issuing permits or reviewing zoning.
  • Wing's system utilizes automated drones capable of delivering up to 5 pounds within a 6-mile radius, supported by compact ground operations with automated order loading, having completed over 500,000 deliveries globally.
  • The future of widespread drone delivery is closely tied to the FAA's proposed Part 108 rule, which aims to establish a framework for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, potentially enabling significant expansion despite ongoing safety and industry debates.
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Walmart and drone delivery partner Wing in June announced plans to expand beyond Dallas-Fort Worth—where they have completed more than 75,000 deliveries since launching in 2022—to Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. It may not be long before those services arrive.

Last week, the cities of Conyers and Woodstock—both suburbs of Atlanta—announced that they have approved permits that would allow the partners to introduce drone delivery. The permits cover one Walmart store in each location, Wing confirmed in an email to FLYING. The company said it will share more specifics in the near future.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.

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