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Updated · Action News 5 · Jun 10Walmart Expands 30-Minute Wing Drone Delivery to Memphis as Service Nears 20 U.S. Markets
3 articles · Updated · Action News 5 · Jun 10Summary
- Memphis is joining Walmart’s Wing drone-delivery network, letting customers in the service zone order through the Wing app for 30-minute delivery.
- Drones in the program can fly up to 60 mph, giving Walmart a faster last-mile option as it broadens the service to several newly announced cities.
- 20 U.S. markets will soon be covered under the expansion, though Walmart has not yet identified the Memphis-area stores or a launch date.
- Bartlett officials said Walmart plans to start the service from the Bartlett Supercenter on Highway 64, pointing to where the local rollout may begin.
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