DoorDash and Wing Launch Pilot Program for Drone-Based Food Delivery in the U.S.
From skies to fries
DoorDash and Wing have begun testing a drone delivery service for Wendy's, with Christiansburg, Virginia as the first city to participate in the pilot program. Through this partnership, customers near the designated Wendy's location can order through the DoorDash app and receive drone deliveries, streamlining the process for quick 30-minute delivery.
Drone delivery integration and expansion
The collaborative effort between DoorDash and Wing paves the way for exploring the potential of drone deliveries in the food industry. DoorDash's senior director and Wing's head of partnerships emphasize the success of the initiative and its alignment with their commitment to advancing delivery technologies.
- Walgreens, Walmart, and Amazon are already using drones for deliveries in specific regions.
- Wendy's digital sales mix, including delivery, has seen growth, although plans for expanding drone delivery to other stores are not confirmed yet.
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