SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City metro residents will soon have the option to have groceries and other goods delivered from Walmart via drone, the retail giant announced Tuesday.
Salt Lake City is joined by Memphis, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego and San Francisco as the latest cities added to a network that already includes Dallas, Houston and Atlanta, with previous announcements for expansion in Orlando, Tampa, Charlotte, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Los Angeles and Miami.
Walmart has partnered with drone delivery company Wing since 2023, completing over one million commercial deliveries since.
“Our work with Walmart has shown that drone delivery isn’t just a novelty; it’s a service many customers count on multiple times per week,” Heather Rivera, Wing’s chief business officer, said in a statement. “We’re already working with many communities in the seven new markets, as we accelerate our progress to bring ultra-fast delivery to 40 million residents throughout the U.S.”
The company’s drones fly up to 60 mph and use a tether to lower packages to a customer’s front yard, porch or driveway. Additionally, deliveries can be made in as little as 30 minutes.
“Customers expect their orders on their terms, delivered with speed and ease,” Greg Cathey, senior vice president of eCommerce fulfillment transformation at Walmart, said in a statement. “Expanding into new markets with Wing allows us to provide an innovative delivery option for customers, utilizing our vast store network to make everyday shopping and fulfilling last-minute needs just a little bit easier.”
A release from the companies said that once drone delivery is available, customers within the delivery range will see the option on the Walmart app or website based on the address associated with their account. Customers can also place a delivery directly through the Wing app.
People can join the Wing and Walmart waitlist ahead of the planned expansion across the U.S. here.
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