{"id":24402,"date":"2022-12-19T23:50:53","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T23:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saj.pachecostudios.com?p=24402"},"modified":"2022-12-19T23:52:09","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T23:52:09","slug":"walmarts-drone-delivery-takes-flight-in-texas-with-droneup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/state-news\/texas\/walmarts-drone-delivery-takes-flight-in-texas-with-droneup\/%20","title":{"rendered":"Walmart\u2019s Drone Delivery Takes Flight in Texas with DroneUp"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Santa\u2019s sleigh may not be the only thing seen flying in the\nskies of Texas. Walmart\u2019s drone delivery service is now available for select\ncustomers in the Dallas-area. The new delivery option will be fulfilled from 11\nstores, making it easier than ever for customers to grab those last-minute\ngifts. No assistance from Rudolph needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This marks the first time customers in Texas can take advantage of Walmart\u2019s drone delivery, following the retailer\u2019s earlier announcement of plans to expand its DroneUp network to reach four million additional households<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDrone delivery makes it possible for our customers to shop\nthose last-minute or forgotten items with ease, in a package that\u2019s frankly\nreally cool. Being on the forefront of that innovation at Walmart is something\nwe\u2019re proud of,\u201d said Vik Gopalakrishnan, vice president, innovation &\nautomation, Walmart U.S. \u201cIt may seem like a futuristic option, but it\u2019s giving\nour customers what they\u2019ve always wanted, and that\u2019s time back to focus on what\nis most important to them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s how it works:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Customers living within a mile of a participating store can\nplace orders through www.droneupdelivery.com between the hours of 8:00 a.m. –\n8:00 p.m. local time. Drones can deliver more than 10,000 eligible Walmart\nitems up to ten pounds, including fragile items like eggs, in as little as 30\nminutes. There are no order minimums and the delivery fee is just $3.99. With\nuse of promo code FreeDeliveryTX, customers using drone delivery for the first\ntime will have the delivery fee waived. Once the items are packaged and loaded\ninto the drone, the order is then delivered using a cable that gently lowers\nthe package into the customer\u2019s yard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drone delivery is now offered from these stores in Texas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neighborhood Market #2975 3959 Broadway Blvd, Garland, TX 75043<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walmart Supercenter #3224 555 W Interstate 30, Garland, TX 75043<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walmart Supercenter #1800 1801 Marketplace Dr, Garland, TX 75041<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walmart Supercenter #2973 115 West Fm 544, Murphy, TX 75094<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neighborhood Market #5657 3100 Custer Rd, Plano, TX 75075<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neighborhood Market #2974 1501 Buckingham Rd, Richardson, TX 75081<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neighborhood Market #2976 915 N Town East Blvd, Mesquite, TX 75150<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neighborhood Market #3015 2827 S Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75227<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neighborhood Market #5021 2275 Gus Thomasson Rd, Dallas, TX 75228<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walmart Supercenter #3225 2501 Lakeview Pkwy, Rowlett, TX 75088<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walmart Supercenter #426 4691 State Highway 121, The Colony, TX 75056<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To celebrate, Walmart and DroneUp joined Piedmont\nG.L.O.B.A.L. Academy in Southern Dallas this morning to host a hands-on drone\nflight and delivery demo alongside simulated activities for Advanced via\nIndividual Determination (AVID) students. Walmart presented the school with a\ndonation of $5,000 and graphing calculators for the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are thankful to Walmart and DroneUp for investing in our\nscholars and providing an enlightening experience,\u201d said Principal Letrice\nPortley. \u201cThis donation will absolutely put these students on the path to\nsuccess, showcasing the powerful impact community-school partnerships have on\nthe lives of our future leaders, thinkers and innovators.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In partnership with DroneUp, Walmart will offer drone\ndelivery in five other states in addition to Texas by the end of the year,\nincluding: Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Utah and Virginia. In total, there will\nbe 34 stores making drone delivery available in 23 cities nationwide by year\nend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur mission is to set the gold standard for drone delivery\nand by partnering with Walmart, bring the incredible benefits that drones offer\nto local communities, organizations, and businesses,\u201d said Tom Walker, CEO of\nDroneUp. \u201cOur approach is unique; we practice safety above all else and\nincorporate state-of-the-art technology. Our strong relationship with the FAA\nhas also been critical to our success as we build an infrastructure that\nsupports growth and great career programs for operators now and in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DroneUp deliveries are powered by a team of certified pilots<\/a> operating within FAA guidelines to safely manage flight operations. Deliveries will be made to the safest location of the customer\u2019s 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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