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Delivery drones make first official drop in Orlando
A drone delivered a small package — containing hot cocoa and chocolate — to Mayor Buddy Dyer outside City Hall on Tuesday, in what city leaders called Orlando’s first official drone delivery. The drones are operated through a partnership between Walmart and Wing (Alphabet's drone company).
ORLANDO, Fla. - Delivery drones have officially arrived in Orlando, marking the city’s first demonstration of aerial package delivery.
A drone delivered a small package — containing hot cocoa and chocolate — to Mayor Buddy Dyer outside City Hall on Tuesday.
Local perspective:
City leaders called Orlando’s first official drone delivery.
The drones, operated through a partnership between Walmart and Wing, weigh just over 11 pounds and can fly at speeds of up to 60 mph.
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They travel high above the ground before hovering and gently lowering packages to the ground.
Dyer said the technology fits into the city’s "future-ready" master plan, which aims to incorporate emerging technologies to improve daily life for residents. He said drone delivery could be used for small, last-minute purchases such as groceries or gifts.
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City and company officials stressed that safety is the top priority, noting that the demonstration was a preview of what is planned. A full drone delivery service is expected to launch in Orlando in early 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the City of Orlando, Walmart and Wing.