Walmart’s Drone Delivery Takes Flight in Texas with DroneUp
December 15 2022 - 09:13AM
Business Wire
Select customers in 8 Texas cities can take
advantage of same-day delivery via drone
Santa’s sleigh may not be the only thing seen flying in the
skies of Texas. Walmart’s drone delivery service is now available
for select customers in the Dallas-area. The new delivery option
will be fulfilled from 11 stores, making it easier than ever for
customers to grab those last-minute gifts. No assistance from
Rudolph needed.
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This marks the first time customers in Texas can take advantage
of Walmart’s drone delivery, following the retailer’s earlier
announcement of plans to expand its DroneUp network to reach four
million additional households across 6 states, including Texas.
From last minute meal solutions to a package of Christmas cookies,
Walmart has successfully executed thousands of same-day drone
deliveries to date.
“Drone delivery makes it possible for our customers to shop
those last-minute or forgotten items with ease, in a package that’s
frankly really cool. Being on the forefront of that innovation at
Walmart is something we’re proud of,” said Vik Gopalakrishnan, vice
president, innovation & automation, Walmart U.S. “It may seem
like a futuristic option, but it’s giving our customers what
they’ve always wanted, and that’s time back to focus on what is
most important to them.”
Here's how it works:
Customers living within a mile of a participating store can
place orders through www.droneupdelivery.com between the hours of
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. local time. Drones can deliver more than
10,000 eligible Walmart items up to ten pounds, including fragile
items like eggs, in as little as 30 minutes. There are no order
minimums and the delivery fee is just $3.99. With use of promo code
FreeDeliveryTX, customers using drone delivery for the first time
will have the delivery fee waived. Once the items are packaged and
loaded into the drone, the order is then delivered using a cable
that gently lowers the package into the customer’s yard.
Drone delivery is now offered from these stores in Texas:
- Neighborhood Market #2975 3959 Broadway Blvd, Garland,
TX 75043
- Walmart Supercenter #3224 555 W Interstate 30, Garland,
TX 75043
- Walmart Supercenter #1800 1801 Marketplace Dr, Garland,
TX 75041
- Walmart Supercenter #2973 115 West Fm 544, Murphy, TX
75094
- Neighborhood Market #5657 3100 Custer Rd, Plano, TX
75075
- Neighborhood Market #2974 1501 Buckingham Rd,
Richardson, TX 75081
- Neighborhood Market #2976 915 N Town East Blvd,
Mesquite, TX 75150
- Neighborhood Market #3015 2827 S Buckner Blvd, Dallas,
TX 75227
- Neighborhood Market #5021 2275 Gus Thomasson Rd, Dallas,
TX 75228
- Walmart Supercenter #3225 2501 Lakeview Pkwy, Rowlett,
TX 75088
- Walmart Supercenter #426 4691 State Highway 121, The
Colony, TX 75056
To celebrate, Walmart and DroneUp joined Piedmont G.L.O.B.A.L.
Academy in Southern Dallas this morning to host a hands-on drone
flight and delivery demo alongside simulated activities for
Advanced via Individual Determination (AVID) students. Walmart
presented the school with a donation of $5,000 and graphing
calculators for the classroom.
“We are thankful to Walmart and DroneUp for investing in our
scholars and providing an enlightening experience,” said Principal
Letrice Portley. “This donation will absolutely put these students
on the path to success, showcasing the powerful impact
community-school partnerships have on the lives of our future
leaders, thinkers and innovators.”
In partnership with DroneUp, Walmart will offer drone delivery
in five other states in addition to Texas by the end of the year,
including: Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Utah and Virginia. In total,
there will be 34 stores making drone delivery available in 23
cities nationwide by year end.
“Our mission is to set the gold standard for drone delivery and
by partnering with Walmart, bring the incredible benefits that
drones offer to local communities, organizations, and businesses,”
said Tom Walker, CEO of DroneUp. “Our approach is unique; we
practice safety above all else and incorporate state-of-the-art
technology. Our strong relationship with the FAA has also been
critical to our success as we build an infrastructure that supports
growth and great career programs for operators now and in the
future.”
DroneUp deliveries are powered by a team of certified pilots
operating within FAA guidelines to safely manage flight operations.
Deliveries will be made to the safest location of the customer’s
home, such as in the front or backyard or driveway. Customers can
check if drone delivery is available to their homes by visiting
www.droneupdelivery.com.
About Walmart
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save
money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores,
online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately
230 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and
numerous eCommerce websites under 46 banners in 24 countries. With
fiscal year 2022 revenue of $573 billion, Walmart employs
approximately 2.3 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues
to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and
employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be
found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at
facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at twitter.com/walmart and on
LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/walmart.
About Walmart in Texas
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save
money and live better – anytime and anywhere – in retail stores,
online and through their mobile devices. In Texas we serve
customers at 593 retail units and online through Walmart Online
Grocery and Walmart.com. We are proud to employ 185,009 associates
in Texas. Walmart supports local businesses, spending $76.6 billion
with Texas suppliers in fiscal year 2021 and supporting 281,400
Texas supplier jobs. Walmart continues to be a leader in employment
opportunity, sustainability, and corporate philanthropy. In fiscal
year 2021, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation contributed more than
$129.2 million in cash and in-kind donations to local nonprofits in
Texas. Learn more at corporate.walmart.com.
About DroneUp
DroneUp is an American technology company that combines airspace
solutions, software applications, analytics platforms, and a
trusted team of industry leaders to help companies operate at scale
with drone innovation.
In 2021, DroneUp received a significant investment from the #1
retailer in the world, Walmart, Inc. DroneUp was founded in 2016
and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
For more information: https://www.droneup.com.
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