Walmart expanding drone delivery in Dallas area

• A second location hasn't been announced, but deliveries are planned to begin before the end of the year.

Why it matters: Using electric drones in lieu of human delivery drivers is cheaper, faster and better for the environment, per Wing.

Details: Drone deliveries will be available six days a week within 6 miles of participating stores.

• Wing's technology makes it possible for drone operators to oversee their movement from a remote location.
• The drones can travel up to 65 mph.

Catch up fast: Walmart already offers drone deliveries at 11 locations in the Dallas area through a partnership with DroneUp.

• Three locations are in Garland, two are in southern Dallas, and stores in Mesquite, Murphy, Plano, Richardson, Rowlett and The Colony also use the service.

The bottom line: Wing drones will enable Walmart to reach 60,000 homes from the two locations.