Walmart Testing Drone Delivery In Tampa Bay
Walmart testing drone delivery in Tampa Bay. Walmart has partnered with Virginia Beach-based company DroneUp to launch a pilot program for drone delivery. The program has been tested in 36 stores nationwide, with nine in Florida. In Tampa, Walmart has marked off eight parking spaces for the hub and landing area and delivers within a 1-mile radius.
The drone team has one drone, which operates autonomously and is capable of flying up to 300 feet in the air. The drone has two batteries, which last about 20 minutes each, and is equipped with a camera to act as an eye in the sky. Deliveries must be under 10 pounds and can reach customers within 30 minutes.
Matthew Credle, the 30-year-old Tampa DroneUp hub leader, said the program has been an opportunity to educate consumers about the convenience of drone delivery. The drone program has had a handful of repeat customers so far and could expand to 10 miles if the FAA allows Walmart to fly drones without direct supervision.
If the program expands to 4,700 stores, it could serve about 90% of the U.S. population within the expanded parameters. The Bruce B. Downs store manager, Arnetta Hill, said nearby residents have already shown interest in testing drone deliveries. TBT
Top 100 Beer Brewers In Tampa Bay By Barrels Sold
Top 100 beer brewers in Tampa Bay by barrels sold. Did you know there were so many? I bet you can find your favorite on the list! Big Storm Brewing Co. is finally opening its long-awaited Ybor City location this weekend, and beer lover are stoked! They open in Centro Ybor on Saturday, and it’s already creating a buzz. Pun intended.
This opening marks a significant milestone for Big Storm Brewing, as the 11,000-square-foot space previously occupied by Hamburger Mary’s has been leased by the brewery since 2021. The location in Centro Ybor is the perfect place to set up shop, as Ybor is seeing an influx of new development and investment. With Gas Worx, a 50-plus acre mixed-use district between the Channel district and Ybor, officially breaking ground in early March, there’s no better time for Big Storm to open its doors.
Big Storm Brewing is poised for success in Ybor City. So, grab a cold beer in Centro Ybor this weekend to celebrate the opening of this exciting new addition to the community! TBBJ
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