🧵 1. Walmart is launching its drone delivery service in Dallas, Texas, serving 60,000 homes, aiming to reduce time and cost for customers. #tech
🧵 1. Walmart is launching its drone delivery service in Dallas, Texas, serving 60,000 homes, aiming to reduce time and cost for customers. #tech
🧵 2. The first store to launch the service will be Walmart Supercenter in Frisco, joining the existing network of 11 drone hubs in Dallas.
🧵 3. With a top speed of 65 mph, Wing's drones can deliver small packages up to 2.6 pounds, covering a distance of six miles. It's the fastest option for consumers.
🧵 4. The commercial drone delivery industry has faced slow progress due to technical challenges and regulatory approval processes. Walmart, UPS, CVS, and Amazon are among the companies adopting this service.
🧵 5. While drone and automation may eventually displace some jobs, companies like UPS are adopting the technology to improve their delivery services.
🧵 Read more at: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/walmart-drones-serve-60000-dallas-homes