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DoorDash and Wing expand drone delivery partnership to Metro Atlanta

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DoorDash, a local commerce platform specializing in home food delivery, and Wing, a residential drone delivery company, have announced the expansion of their partnership to metro Atlanta.

The launch introduces a new way for metro Atlanta consumers to order from their favorite local merchants, expanding delivery options across the platform.

Eligible DoorDash consumers near Tanger Outlets Locust Grove can order from a selection of local and national restaurants and choose to have their items delivered by drone in as little as 20 minutes. [Read more…] about DoorDash and Wing expand drone delivery partnership to Metro Atlanta

DoorDash launches its first autonomous delivery robot in Arizona

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DoorDash has unveiled its first commercial autonomous delivery robot, Dot, which the company says is designed to accelerate local commerce by navigating bike lanes, roads, sidewalks, and driveways.

Developed entirely in-house by DoorDash Labs, Dot integrates with the company’s existing marketplace infrastructure and its new Autonomous Delivery Platform. The robot is one-tenth the size of a car, all-electric, and can reach speeds of up to 20 mph.

DoorDash says Dot is engineered for short neighborhood trips, helping reduce congestion and emissions while providing a safer, contact-free delivery option. [Read more…] about DoorDash launches its first autonomous delivery robot in Arizona

DoorDash and Flytrex launch drone delivery in Dallas-Fort Worth

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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. [Read more…] about DoorDash and Flytrex launch drone delivery in Dallas-Fort Worth