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Wing Drones Deliver DoorDash Orders in Australia

Could U.S. be next up for DoorDash drone delivery pilot?

Wednesday, November 09, 2022 at 02:27 PM ET

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A Wing drone carries a DoorDash delivery in the skies over Logan, Australia. [Courtesy: Wing]

Key Takeaways:

DoorDash launched a pilot program for on-demand drone delivery in Logan, Australia, in partnership with Alphabet's Wing, marking Wing's first time offering its service through a third-party app.
Customers can order convenience items directly through the DoorDash app for drone delivery, typically completed in under 15 minutes, with drones handling payloads under 2.5 pounds.
This drone service is intended to complement DoorDash's existing ground delivery, handling smaller orders and freeing up human couriers for larger, potentially more profitable deliveries.
The pilot is part of DoorDash's broader automation strategy, hinting at potential future expansion of drone delivery and other automated solutions to new markets, including the U.S.

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Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on FreightWaves.com.

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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.