Walmart Expanding Drone Delivery Service Into Denver and Seattle Markets
The expansion will eventually reach more than 270 Walmart stores as the companies compete with DoorDash Air, officials said.
- On Monday, Walmart and Alphabet-owned Wing announced plans to launch drone delivery in the Denver and Seattle metro areas in 2027, expanding aerial services to nearly 20 major U.S. metropolitan regions.
- The companies are working toward more than 270 drone-delivery locations nationwide, aiming to reach over 40 million customers as Walmart accelerates its lead in drone delivery over rival Amazon.
- Customers can order items via the Walmart or Wing apps, with drones carrying up to five pounds at speeds reaching 60 mph and delivering within about 6 miles of launch sites.
- Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell welcomed the service, citing innovation in the Puget Sound region, though Parker and Castle Rock temporarily halted approvals to study noise and privacy concerns.
- Amazon has expanded Prime Air to 10 metro areas but remains quiet on bringing the program to the Seattle area, where no projects have been submitted for the retailer.
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The New York LedgerWalmart expands drone delivery to 2 major US cities
The expansion will bring the service to nearly 20 major U.S. markets as the companies work toward offering drone delivery from more than 270 Walmart stores nationwide.
Walmart prepares to take off in Amazon’s backyard with Seattle-area drone delivery in 2027
The move is part of a broader nationwide push by Walmart and drone operator Wing — a subsidiary of Google parent Alphabet — to scale across nearly 20 U.S. metropolitan areas.
Walmart drone deliveries coming to Seattle and Denver. Is Amazon next?
A massive retailer plans to bring aerial drone delivery to the Seattle area next year and no, it's not Amazon. Walmart announced Monday that it will expand its drone delivery service to two new metro areas in 2027: Seattle and Denver. The company is aiming to offer drone delivery from more than 270 stores across the country, though it did not give a timeline.
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