Expansion Details
is extending its drone delivery service to over 100 new store locations in , Charlotte, , Orlando, and , aiming to enhance its delivery speed and reach.
The service, powered by a partnership with under , has successfully completed more than 150,000 deliveries since its inception, with an average delivery time of under 19 minutes.
Operational Insights and Competitor Landscape
Drone deliveries can reach homes up to six miles from participating stores, offering a range of products including fresh food and household essentials, with no order minimums or extra charges for Walmart+ customers.
As Walmart scales its drone delivery, competitors like Amazon and are also investing in similar technologies, with Amazon recently resuming its service after addressing software issues, despite facing noise and safety concerns.
