Wing, the drone subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL), began drone delivery services in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas, on Thursday. The company shared the news on its website.
Wing Begins Commercial Drone Delivery Service in Dallas Suburbs
Key Takeaways:
- Wing, Alphabet's drone subsidiary, has launched the first commercial drone delivery service in a major U.S. metropolitan area, beginning in the Dallas suburbs of Frisco and Little Elm, Texas.
- The service initially partners with Walgreens for health and wellness product deliveries, with plans to expand to include Blue Bell Creameries, easyvet, and Texas Health.
- Drones operate from small, dedicated facilities or store locations, utilizing a hybrid design capable of 65 mph, delivering packages under 2.6 pounds on roundtrips up to 12 miles.
- This launch builds on Wing's global success, having completed over 200,000 commercial deliveries across Australia, Finland, and Virginia, making it a significant milestone for drone delivery in the U.S.
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