Wing, the drone delivery company owned by Alphabet, has announced plans to invest up to $125 million in U.S. drone manufacturing over the next two years. The funding will support a new 15,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, which will possess the capacity to build tens of thousands of aircraft annually. Wing expects to create up to 100 manufacturing jobs at the site, with the investment also providing ongoing support for research and engineering in California and the communities where the company operates.
Wing currently operates from more than 70 sites across major U.S. metropolitan areas. The company plans to expand its service to nearly 20 U.S. markets, aiming to reach more than 40 million Americans by 2027. Wing reported that it has completed more than one million home deliveries in the United States during 2026 alone. Originating in 2012 as a project at Alphabet's research division, X, Wing became the first drone delivery company in 2019 to secure a Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to carry out commercial operations.
“Drone delivery has become a global reality, driven by clear demand from our partners and their customers,” said Adam Woodworth, CEO of Wing. “The U.S. is our focus for growth, and by investing in the future of drone delivery here, we are continuing to advance American aviation innovation as we build our commercial momentum.”
The investment aligns with broader U.S. efforts to bolster domestic drone manufacturing and decrease reliance on foreign suppliers. Commercial drone companies are also preparing for potential regulatory updates, including the FAA's proposed Part 108 rule, which would establish a broader framework for routine beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations required for automated delivery networks spanning large service areas.
Also reported by Fort Worth Report
