Drones Serve as Santa’s Helpers in Dallas-Fort Worth

Drone operator Wing is launching delivery of last-minute holiday gifts with partners DoorDash and Brookfield Properties.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET

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Wing drones will deliver last-minute holiday gifts and other items to Dallas-Fort Worth residents in 15 minutes or less. [Courtesy: Wing Drone Delivery]

Key Takeaways:

Wing, an Alphabet company, launched a drone delivery service in Dallas-Fort Worth, partnering with DoorDash and Brookfield Properties.
The service delivers last-minute gifts and meals from over 50 merchants at two shopping malls, promising delivery in as little as 15 minutes.
This initiative is the first of its kind, transforming shopping malls into drone delivery hubs and leveraging recent FAA regulatory approvals for expanded operations in the DFW area.

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That’s not Santa’s sleigh carrying holiday gifts over Dallas-Fort Worth.

On Wednesday, Wing, a unit of Google parent Alphabet, launched drone delivery of last-minute presents and takeout meals from a pair of shopping malls in the Texas metropolis. The company believes the service—operated in partnership with food delivery app DoorDash and Brookfield Properties, which owns more than 130 retail locations across 39 states—is the first of its kind.

Jack Daleo

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.