Dallas, September 10, 2025
News Summary
Zipline has introduced an autonomous drone delivery service from the Walmart Supercenter in southern Dallas, promising deliveries of up to 5.5 pounds in under 20 minutes. The service covers over 65,000 Walmart items, including groceries and household supplies. Following a successful launch event, the Samuell Boulevard location becomes the seventh Walmart site in North Texas to offer Zipline deliveries, enhancing rapid delivery options for local shoppers. Customers can track their deliveries via the Zipline app, which streamlines the ordering process.
Dallas — Zipline has launched an autonomous drone delivery service for eligible Walmart shoppers in southern Dallas, operating from the Walmart Supercenter at 7401 Samuell Blvd. The service promises deliveries of packages weighing up to 5.5 pounds in under 20 minutes and covers more than 65,000 eligible items from the retailer, including fresh and frozen food, pantry staples, and baby formula.
What happened
The new drone route began service following a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials and representatives from both companies. The Samuell Boulevard location is the seventh Walmart site in North Texas to offer Zipline deliveries, joining stores in Mesquite, Waxahachie, Kaufman, Greenville, Bedford, and Weatherford. Firefighters in the area were the recipients of the first drone delivery from this specific launch site.
How the service works and who is eligible
Customers in qualifying delivery zones near the Samuell Boulevard Walmart can order and track drone deliveries through the Zipline app. Eligible orders are limited by weight (maximum 5.5 pounds) and by the list of items approved for drone shipment. The available inventory includes more than 65,000 items from Walmart’s assortment, with coverage for perishable categories such as fresh and frozen foods as well as staples like baby formula and pantry goods. Typical delivery times are advertised as under 20 minutes from order to arrival.
Company operations and safety record
Zipline reported significant operational milestones as context for the southern Dallas launch. According to company data, its fleet has collectively flown over 100 million commercial miles across four continents and completed more than 18 million product deliveries. The company also provided metrics noting it has completed more than 1.4 million total commercial deliveries and claims to have safely flown the equivalent of every road in America 24 times without incident. The company’s account emphasizes a broad global footprint and an established operational record.
Local and regional context
Although Zipline has been operating in parts of the Dallas–Fort Worth area since April, this opening marks its first service specifically in southern Dallas. The addition of the Samuell Boulevard Walmart expands the regional network of drone-enabled stores to seven in North Texas, reflecting a gradual rollout strategy that pairs local retail locations with Zipline’s autonomous delivery infrastructure.
Ordering and availability details
- Ordering and tracking: through the Zipline mobile app.
- Delivery limit: up to 5.5 pounds per order.
- Delivery time: typically under 20 minutes where available.
- Eligible items: more than 65,000 Walmart items, including fresh, frozen, pantry staples, and baby formula.
- Service area: customers located in qualifying zones near the Samuell Boulevard Walmart Supercenter.
Why it matters
This launch brings faster, on-demand delivery options to shoppers in southern Dallas and adds another node to Zipline’s growing network in North Texas. For shoppers, the service provides rapid access to a wide range of grocery and household items without a traditional delivery vehicle. For retailers and logistics providers, the expansion represents continued investment in autonomous aerial delivery as a last-mile logistics solution in populated suburban and urban areas.
Background
Drone delivery services have been expanding in recent years as companies test autonomous aircraft for rapid local deliveries. Operators point to speed, reduced ground traffic, and reach into areas with limited delivery options as key advantages. Local regulatory approvals and safety demonstrations have played central roles in allowing these services to scale regionally. The deployment at the Samuell Boulevard Walmart follows several prior deployments by Zipline in the Dallas–Fort Worth region and other markets worldwide.
FAQ
Is the drone delivery service available to all Walmart shoppers in Dallas?
The service is available to customers located in qualifying delivery zones near the Walmart Supercenter at 7401 Samuell Blvd. Availability is determined by the delivery radius and operational status; customers should check the Zipline app for eligibility at their address.
What can be delivered by drone?
More than 65,000 Walmart items are listed as eligible for drone delivery, including fresh and frozen food, pantry staples, and baby formula. Items are subject to weight and packaging restrictions and final eligibility is shown in the Zipline app at the time of ordering.
How much can a drone deliver and how quickly?
Each delivery is limited to a maximum of 5.5 pounds, with typical delivery times advertised as under 20 minutes from order to arrival for customers in the service area.
How do customers order and track deliveries?
Customers can place orders and track deliveries through the Zipline mobile app. The app provides real-time status updates and confirmation when a delivery is complete.
Which Walmart locations in North Texas offer Zipline delivery?
The Samuell Boulevard Walmart is the seventh location offering Zipline delivery in North Texas. Other participating sites include stores in Mesquite, Waxahachie, Kaufman, Greenville, Bedford, and Weatherford.
What is Zipline’s safety and operational record?
Zipline reports having flown over 100 million commercial miles across four continents and more than 18 million product deliveries overall. The company also reports completing more than 1.4 million total commercial deliveries and states its fleet has safely flown the equivalent of every road in America 24 times without incident.
| Feature | Detail | Representative value |
|---|---|---|
| Service area | Near Walmart Supercenter, 7401 Samuell Blvd., southern Dallas | Samuell Blvd. site (7th in North Texas) |
| Maximum package weight | 5.5 pounds | 5.5 lb |
| Typical delivery time | Under 20 minutes where available | <20 minutes |
| Eligible items | Wide assortment including perishable staples and baby formula | 65,000+ items |
| Ordering method | Zipline mobile app for ordering and tracking | App-based |
| Company operational metrics | Global flight miles and delivery counts reported by Zipline | 100M+ miles; 18M+ product deliveries; 1.4M+ commercial deliveries |
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