Wing and Walmart Announce Seven New Drone Delivery Markets, Advancing Toward Largest U.S. Drone Logistics Network
Wing and Walmart have confirmed seven new major metropolitan markets for drone delivery expansion, including Memphis, New Orleans, and Philadelphia. The announcement builds on a landmark partnership revealed in January, with plans to establish more than 270 service locations and reach over 40 million U.S. consumers by 2027.
Highlights
- Wing and Walmart have confirmed seven new major metropolitan markets — including Memphis, New Orleans, and Philadelphia — for drone delivery service expansion.
- The partnership, first announced in January 2025, targets more than 270 drone delivery locations across the U.S. by 2027.
- The network is designed to serve over 40 million American consumers, making it the largest drone delivery infrastructure in the United States.
- Industry analysts view the Wing–Walmart collaboration as a key signal that drone delivery is moving from pilot-stage programs to large-scale commercial deployment.
- Consumers in newly added cities will be able to receive on-demand drone deliveries directly from local Walmart stores.
Wing and Walmart Confirm Seven New Metro Areas for Drone Delivery Network
Wing and retail giant Walmart have announced that seven new major metropolitan areas will join what is set to become the largest drone delivery network in the United States, advancing the coast-to-coast expansion blueprint unveiled earlier this year.
A Landmark Partnership Moves Forward
In January, Wing and Walmart revealed a milestone collaboration aimed at scaling drone delivery services broadly across both U.S. coasts. Under the plan, the two companies intend to establish more than 270 service locations by 2027, with the potential to serve over 40 million American consumers.
Seven New Markets Officially Confirmed
The newly confirmed metropolitan markets include:
- Memphis
- New Orleans
- Philadelphia
- Plus four additional major metropolitan markets
The addition of these cities marks a significant step in expanding the Wing–Walmart footprint toward a truly nationwide drone delivery network.
Industry Significance
The expansion underscores the growing commercial maturity of drone logistics technology and highlights the rapid progress being made in U.S. drone delivery infrastructure. The Wing–Walmart partnership is widely regarded by industry observers as a key indicator that drone delivery is transitioning from pilot programs to large-scale, real-world deployment — a development with broad implications for the sector as a whole.
As the list of service cities continues to grow, an increasing number of American consumers will be able to experience the convenience of on-demand drone delivery directly from their local Walmart store.
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