Wing, the Alphabet-owned company specializing in drone delivery services, is expanding its partnership with Walmart to bring on-demand drone deliveries to an additional 150 stores. This expansion marks a significant step in the growth of Wing’s drone delivery service, which currently operates in stores in Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta. According to Heather Rivera, Wing’s chief business officer, the top 25% of customers are utilizing the service frequently, with popular items including eggs, ground beef, fresh produce, and snacks.
The partnership’s expansion follows earlier plans to launch in Houston, Orlando, Tampa, and Charlotte, with the Houston launch scheduled for January 15. Once complete, Wing will be operational in over 270 Walmart stores across various cities, serving approximately 10% of the U.S. population. This move solidifies Wing’s transition from a Google X project to a commercial enterprise, with Walmart being a key partner in its growth.
Wing continues to enhance its technology and operations, recently achieving a milestone with the successful commercial flights of larger aircraft capable of carrying up to five pounds. The company’s focus remains on optimizing its services and expanding its presence alongside strategic partners like Walmart.
Source: TechCrunch