Wing delivery drones will soon collect orders delivered by Serve Robotics’ autonomous sidewalk robots in Dallas. [Courtesy: Wing]
Key Takeaways:
Wing, Alphabet's drone delivery service, is partnering with Serve Robotics (sidewalk delivery robots) in Dallas to pilot a hybrid drone-robot delivery system.
This collaboration aims to expand Wing's delivery network and reach more merchants by using Serve robots to transport orders from restaurants to drone pickup points.
The combined autonomous system, enabled by FAA authorization for Wing's Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, is designed for efficient 30-minute deliveries across entire cities.
The initiative offers a scalable, asset-light solution that avoids traffic, requires no facility modifications for restaurants, and uses fully electric, automated vehicles.
Self-flying drones and self-driving aircraft are joining forces to deliver your burrito.
On Tuesday, Wing, the drone delivery arm of Google parent Alphabet, and Serve Robotics, a manufacturer of sidewalk delivery robots, announced a pilot partnership in Dallas, where Wing has been delivering hot food, beverages, household staples, and other items since April 2022.
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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.
