Lowe's pilots drone delivery with Wing and DoorDash
Lowe’s Companies Inc. is testing delivery by drone for select products in as fast as 20 minutes.
Lowe’s is teaming with DoorDash and Wing, the on-demand drone delivery provider supported by Google parent company Alphabet, to offer delivery by drone as a same-day fulfillment option for both DIY and Pro customers from its store in Mathews, N.C.
This adds to same-day fulfillment options for customers placing online orders from the Mathews store, including buy online, pick up in store; curbside pickup and same-day delivery. Lowe’s has provided same-day delivery via Instacart since 2022, with OneRail since 2023 and with Shipt and DoorDash since 2024.
The launch builds on Wing and DoorDash's existing drone delivery operations in the Charlotte area, adding Lowe's to the list of brands now available for delivery via drone. DoorDash initially launched drone delivery with Wing in Australia in 2022 and has expanded the program to multiple retailers markets in the U.S. since, including Charlotte in 2025.
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The initial pilot spans a curated list of eligible products, including hand tools and paint products as well as everyday household items such as soap, tape, all-purpose cleaner and batteries.
How it works
- Customers open the DoorDash app. Drone delivery will automatically display as an option if the delivery address is eligible near the Matthews, N.C., Lowe's store.
- Shoppers then select the dedicated "Lowe's by Drone" storefront in the DoorDash app.
- From the drone storefront, Lowe’s customers can fill their cart with eligible items and check out as usual. Wing drones currently transport orders weighing approximately 2.5 pounds per flight, delivering to customer homes in minutes.
"At Lowe's, our mission is to solve problems and fulfill dreams for the home,” said Seemantini Godbole, chief information and AI officer at Lowe's. “To achieve this mission, we're removing friction from home improvement and making it easier for customers to enjoy their home. Any technology we implement is designed to eliminate that friction so our customers can complete their projects quickly. By piloting drone delivery, we're addressing a real project pain point with an innovative solution that is integrated into the retail journey, giving our hometown customers next-generation fulfillment right when they need it."
Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's Companies Inc. operates more than 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers.
