Walmart said it is expanding a drone delivery service to 34 locations across the U.S. by the end of 2022. (Photo credit: Walmart) BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Walmart is expanding its drone delivery service to six U.S.
states., allowing customers to receive thousands of items at their homes in 30 minutes. The world’s largest retailer, which previously invested in the drone delivery company DroneUp, said Tuesday that it is widening its delivery service to 34 locations by the end of 2022, potentially reaching 4 million U.S.
households. The new markets include locations in Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Texas, Utah and Virginia. Walmart, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, already has used its drone delivery service in its home state and elsewhere as part of a pilot program that was announced in 2020.
Walmart’s new drone delivery will operate between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. with a fee of $3.99, the company said. The expansion of its operation is also significant in that customers aren’t limited to pre-selected items.