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Walmart introduces drone delivery to Orlando shoppers

Walmart's drone delivery is coming to Atlanta.
WALMART DRONES Walmart's drone delivery is coming to the South. (Source: Walmart)

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walmart shared some exciting news by announcing that its drone delivery service is expanding to five southern cities and will soon be available to millions more customers.

Following its initial launch in 2021, the drone delivery service was introduced in Bentonville and Dallas. It is now expanding even further to southern states such as Charlotte, Atlanta, Tampa, Houston, and Orlando.

On June 5, the company announced that the service will continue to be a core part of its push to “redefine” retail. The service is set to launch at 100 locations, with a promise to deliver within a six-mile radius of a Walmart store.

Walmart announced that the service is conducted through an agreement with Wing, a provider of drone technology.

Wing CEO Adam Woodworth expressed how thrilled the company is to enhance its delivery experience for millions of people all around the country.

Walmart reported that over 150,000 deliveries have been completed within minutes since the service launched, showcasing the company’s commitment to technology.

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Angel Green, WFTV.com

Angel Green is a Content Creator for WFTV.com.

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