Wing Announces $125M Investment for Texas Drone Factory
As Wing scales up its delivery network across the United States, a new facility in Texas will be capable of manufacturing tens of thousands of drones each year.
Alphabet-owned drone delivery service Wing is committing up to $125 million toward U.S. manufacturing capabilities over the next two years. This funding will establish a new production site in Fort Worth, Texas, to back the company’s nationwide growth in delivery services.
Spanning 15,000 square feet, the new site will be able to churn out tens of thousands of aircraft every year. Wing anticipates that the facility will generate as many as 100 jobs in manufacturing.
Beyond the Texas site, the investment ensures ongoing support for engineering and research efforts in California, as well as in the local communities where Wing currently provides service.
Expanding Manufacturing to Meet Delivery Demand
Wing is currently active in more than 70 locations within major U.S. metropolitan regions. The company aims to extend its services to nearly 20 markets, eventually serving over 40 million Americans by 2027.
In 2026 alone, Wing completed over one million home deliveries across the United States. Originally launched in 2012 as an initiative under X, Alphabet’s innovation lab, the company has since built out a commercial network for drone deliveries.
Wing made history in 2019 by becoming the first drone delivery firm to secure a Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This approval permits the company to run commercial air carrier operations utilizing drones.
As demand for deliveries rises, this new manufacturing investment will help Wing grow its fleet of aircraft.
"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."
U.S. Drone Manufacturing and Regulatory Developments
This investment aligns with broader U.S. efforts to boost domestic drone production and decrease dependence on international suppliers.
While federal policy is increasingly favoring U.S.-made drones, commercial operators are getting ready for possible updates to beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) rules.
The FAA’s proposed Part 108 regulation aims to create a wider framework for routine BVLOS drone flights. These types of operations are crucial for delivery networks that depend on automated flights covering large geographic areas.
Wing’s growth highlights the increasing investment in drone delivery infrastructure. Businesses are transitioning from small-scale pilot programs to extensive commercial networks, which demands greater production capacity, more aircraft, and stronger operational support.
The Fort Worth plant will provide Wing with domestic manufacturing capabilities to back its expansion plans. This investment marks another milestone in the effort to mass-produce commercial delivery drones within the United States.