Wing Partners with DoorDash for Wendy’s Drone Delivery in Virginia

The partners will begin flying out of a single Wendy’s location in Christiansburg, Virginia, with plans to expand the service to other U.S. cities later this year.

Friday, March 22, 2024 at 02:20 PM ET

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A Wing delivery drone soars over Christiansburg, Virginia, where the company will serve customers in partnership with DoorDash. [Courtesy: Wing]

Key Takeaways:

Wing, Alphabet's drone delivery service, has expanded its partnership with DoorDash to the U.S., launching in Christiansburg, Virginia, after a successful year-long trial in Australia.
This collaboration allows DoorDash customers to select drone delivery for small, short-range orders from a Wendy's location, offering a new, more efficient, sustainable, and convenient delivery option.
The highly automated Wing system aims to complete deliveries within 30 minutes and will complement human drivers, with plans for expansion to other U.S. cities like Dallas-Fort Worth.

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Standard delivery or pickup? Those are the options for most DoorDash users, but customers in Christiansburg, Virginia, now have a third choice.

On Thursday, Wing, the drone delivery arm of Google parent Alphabet, expanded its partnership with DoorDash to the U.S. following a yearlong trial in Australia. In 2022, the companies agreed to integrate their marketplaces, allowing Wing deliveries to be facilitated through the DoorDash platform. It was the first time a drone delivery provider made its service available on a third-party app.

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.