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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 has launched a pilot program for on-demand drone delivery in Logan, Australia, in partnership with Alphabet subsidiary Wing.
This "DoorDash Air" service allows customers to order convenience and household items through the DoorDash app for drone delivery, typically completed in under 15 minutes, marking Wing's first integration with a third-party delivery app.
The initiative aims to complement existing ground delivery services by efficiently handling smaller orders, potentially freeing up human couriers for larger deliveries, and signifies DoorDash's broader strategy to expand automation in its delivery platform with potential for future expansion to other regions, 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.