Summary
A Norwegian start-up, Aviant, is testing drone delivery for hot food on the Swedish island of Värmdö to provide a new option for residents who lack food delivery services. The company aims to expand drone-based food delivery to areas in Scandinavia that are difficult to access by traditional means.
Key Facts
- Aviant is a Norwegian start-up that uses drones to deliver hot food.
- The initial testing is happening on the Swedish island of Värmdö.
- Värmdö is near Stockholm and has around 46,000 residents.
- Currently, Aviant delivers about 10 items weekly while in a testing phase.
- The delivery cost is similar to traditional services since drones eliminate the driver expense.
- Aviant plans to launch a similar service in the Norwegian peninsula of Nesodden.
- They have been testing the service for three years to ensure food stays hot.
- The company plans to expand to about 40 locations in Scandinavia over the next two years.
