Drone Delivery news and trends

Rural America’s eCommerce Transformation Arrives via Delivery Drone

August 27, 2026
Amazon Eyes Sixfold Expansion of Drone Delivery Service
Amazon // August 19, 2026

Amazon hopes to offer drone deliveries in nearly 500 U.S. communities by year-end. 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...

Uber Teams With Zipline to Expand Drone Delivery Service
Delivery // August 17, 2026

Uber hopes to expand its U.S. delivery business by teaming with drone company Zipline. 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...

DoorDash in-House Delivery Drones Cleared for Takeoff
Delivery // 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...

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...

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
Amazon Eyes Sixfold Expansion of Drone Delivery Service

August 19, 2026
Amazon hopes to offer drone deliveries in nearly 500 U.S. communities by year-end. 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 […]

Uber Teams With Zipline to Expand Drone Delivery Service

August 17, 2026
Uber hopes to expand its U.S. delivery business by teaming with drone company Zipline. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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...

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...