Walmart To Ship Packages by Drone

Tom Ward, Senior Vice President, Customer Product, Walmart reports-” Our latest initiative has us exploring how drones can deliver items in a way that’s convenient, safe, and — you guessed it — fast. Today, we’re taking the next step in our exploration of on-demand delivery by announcing a new pilot with Flytrex, an end-to-end drone delivery company.” Source Walmart

Deliveries by drone begin September 9th Fayetteville, North Carolina delivering selected grocery and household essential items from Walmart stores using Flytrex’s automated drones.

In May of last year Walmart announced free Next Day delivery for  general merchandise from Walmart.com, without a membership fee. Next Day delivery for customers visiting Walmart.com. The free deliver service stated in  Phoenix and Las Vegas and has  expanded to Southern California and all across the select states. Our fastest delivery option, available in qualifying ZIP codes. Free on $35+ orders of eligible items–no membership fee