DoorDash and Wing, the Alphabet-owned drone delivery arm, have revealed plans to bring aerial food transport to customers in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The collaboration builds on Wing's existing drone operations for DoorDash in parts of Virginia, North Carolina, and Texas, while the company has also broadened its Walmart delivery deal in recent times.
Residents close to Tanger Outlets in Locust Grove can now request drone-delivered meals from approved eateries such as Molinos Mexican Grill, Koji Japanese Steakhouse, and Sabrosos Mexican Restaurant, with arrivals possible in under 20 minutes, DoorDash states. Access to this service hinges on factors like order dimensions, package mass, and residential proximity to the launch site. Wing provides an online tool for users to input their location and verify coverage; those outside the zone can register for alerts on future growth of the service area.
DoorDash has long explored innovations in automated transport, much like other on-demand services. It deploys its proprietary bot, Dot, for ground deliveries and collaborates with firms including Coco Robotics to handle drop-offs in locations such as Miami, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Meanwhile, Wing continues to broaden its cargo capabilities, unveiling an updated drone model this year capable of handling loads up to 5 pounds—a key advancement supporting its current alliance expansions.