News / Walmart goes up a gear as it readies drone deliveries in six states

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Commercial cargo drone activities are pushing forward in the US, Europe and Africa, with the latest drive coming from Walmart, which is preparing to take a delivery trial in Arkansas to the next level.

It is expanding its programme to reach some four million consumers in six US states.

Last autumn, Walmart, in partnership with operator DroneUp, launched a pilot programme for deliveries to homes in Arkansas within a radius of 1.5 miles from a Walmart location. This year they have added ...