Drone Delivery news and trends

Walmart Marks Millionth Drone Drop-Off Amid Increased Delivery Focus
Walmart // June 01, 2026

Walmart says its drones have now made more than 1 million deliveries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Barclays Says Drones and Robots Could Cut Food Delivery to $1
Delivery // April 15, 2026

Robots and drones could reduce food delivery costs to as little as $1 per order. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Uber Invests in Drone Delivery With Flytrex Partnership
Delivery // September 18, 2025

Uber has launched a partnership with autonomous drone food delivery service Flytrex. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

Chipotle and Zipline Form ‘Zipotle’ to Provide Aerial Food Delivery
Delivery // August 21, 2025

Some Chipotle customers will soon get to choose between meals delivered by land or air. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Interviews & Exclusives
Can Delivery Robots Solve Last-Mile Logistics Issues?

February 03, 2025
Serve Robotics CEO Ali Kashani envisions autonomous delivery robots transforming urban logistics by optimizing the pickup and delivery of food and other products to lower the cost of last-mile delivery for businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

Amazon and Walmart Take to the Skies, Aiming to Capture Shoppers

October 20, 2023
What if you could have items delivered by drones? That’s the latest battleground between Amazon and Walmart as both retail giants take to the skies to establish dominance in the...

The Drones Are Coming To One Of 78 Million Backyards Near You

July 29, 2020
“Please put seat backs and tray tables in their upright and locked position. Your monthly subscription box of (fill in the blank) will be descending from the sky momentarily.” Get...

 Tracking PYMNTS Trackers Into 4Q And Beyond

September 03, 2018
The last days of summer here.  The end of a quarter is approaching, and with that, we head into the end of a year.  It’s been a dizzying few months...

Quick Reads
DoorDash in-House Delivery Drones Cleared for Takeoff

July 29, 2026
DoorDash says it has received permission to launch its in-house drone delivery program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Walmart Marks Millionth Drone Drop-Off Amid Increased Delivery Focus

June 01, 2026
Walmart says its drones have now made more than 1 million deliveries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Barclays Says Drones and Robots Could Cut Food Delivery to $1

April 15, 2026
Robots and drones could reduce food delivery costs to as little as $1 per order. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Uber Invests in Drone Delivery With Flytrex Partnership

September 18, 2025
Uber has launched a partnership with autonomous drone food delivery service Flytrex. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...