Summary
Uber Eats has announced that it will start delivering food by drone in selected parts of the U.S. through a partnership with Flytrex, a company known for its drone delivery technology. The initiative aims to make deliveries faster and more sustainable by using drones alongside the traditional human and robot couriers. The pilot program is set to begin later this year, although exact locations are not yet specified.
Key Facts
- Uber Eats is partnering with Flytrex to deliver food by drone.
- The drone deliveries will be tested in certain U.S. markets before the year ends.
- Flytrex has FAA certification for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, meaning drones can fly without being directly visible to an operator.
- Flytrex has completed over 200,000 drone deliveries in suburban areas over the last three years.
- The venture aims to reduce delivery times and environmental impact.
- Uber is expanding its delivery services using new technology, including sidewalk robots and helicopter rides.
- Details about the specific locations for the drone delivery launch have not been announced.
- DoorDash, a competitor, is also using Flytrex for drone deliveries in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
