DoorDash and Flytrex have launched their drone delivery service in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, expanding upon a successful pilot program.
Customers in parts of Little Elm and Frisco can now order food from dozens of local and national restaurants, including from Papa Johns King Road location and The Brass Tap, between 8:00am and 9:30pm, with delivery via Flytrex’s autonomous drone fleet.
This marks Flytrex’s first third-party app integration, enabling customers to place orders directly through the DoorDash app. Eligible customers can select drone delivery at checkout, with orders prepared at restaurants and flown to their homes.
The service currently reaches over 30,000 households and more than 100,000 residents, with additional DFW sites launching soon.
DoorDash now offers the region’s most expansive drone operating hours and the highest payload capacity. Flytrex drones can carry up to 6.6 pounds – the largest in the region – and next-generation models will increase capacity to 8.8 pounds.
Harrison Shih, head of product for DoorDash Labs, says: “The next phase of drone delivery is all about convenience, driven by expanded capabilities that unlock a broader range of use cases.
“Larger payloads and longer operating hours allow us to serve more customers, more efficiently, than ever before.
“By expanding the operational envelope of autonomous delivery, we’re moving closer to making drone delivery a scalable, reliable option for everyday local commerce.”
Yariv Bash, CEO and co-founder of Flytrex, says: “Drone delivery offers suburban families exactly what they’re looking for: speed, affordability, and convenience.
“Your food arrives hot or cold as intended, and you get contactless delivery right to your backyard. For busy families juggling work and activities, it’s a game-changer that fits perfectly into your daily routine.”
The pilot program completed over 1,000 deliveries, demonstrating strong consumer adoption and satisfaction.
Flytrex has also implemented advanced drone traffic control technology, enabling multiple drone operators to serve overlapping communities while safely managing flight paths through automated systems, an innovation that broadens suburban coverage.
Drone deliveries have been embraced by the local community, with multiple drop-off points set up at public and communal locations throughout town.
The Flytrex service has supported STEM-focused community events and empowered local businesses by offering their customers this new innovative delivery option.
This partnership stems from DoorDash Labs, the company’s robotics and automation division, which focuses on identifying and integrating autonomous solutions that can enhance the customer experience, drive increased demand for local merchants, and create more earning opportunities for Dashers.
