DoorDash is partnering with drone service Wing to offer order delivery by drone in metro Atlanta.
Eligible customers near Tanger Outlets in Locust Grove can order from a selection of local and national restaurants and have a drone deliver it in as few as 20 minutes, according to a Wednesday press release.
How does DoorDash drone delivery work?
Eligible customers will see a drone icon in the DoorDash app, which will give them a list of participating restaurants to search. Those with an address in the eligible delivery zone can, if items meet size and weight requirements, select drone delivery at checkout and track their order in real time as it arrives.
“We’re excited to introduce drone delivery to metro Atlanta with Wing as we continue to expand our autonomous capabilities and bring new delivery options to DoorDash consumers,” said Harrison Shih, head of the DoorDash Drone Program, in the release.
“By bringing our Wing partnership to a new city, we’re helping local merchants reach more consumers while improving speed and reliability.”
Participating restaurants include Molinos Mexican Grill, Koji Japanese Steakhouse and Sabrosos Mexican Restaurant. DoorDash is offering $5 off and free delivery for eligible customers’ first $10-plus drone order.
Metro Atlanta residents can check their address to see if it’s eligible for drone delivery at https://wing.com/get-delivery. Those outside the initial service area can join a waitlist.
Walmart started drone delivery through Wing in December
Metro Atlanta is not the first market where DoorDash and Wing have offered drone delivery since partnering in 2022. They offer it in parts of Southwest Virginia, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and the Charlotte region.
“Metro Atlanta residents deserve an easy, ultra-fast way to enjoy their favorite meals at peak freshness,” said Heather Rivera, chief business officer at Wing. “Wing completes thousands of drone deliveries daily across major U.S. metros, and growing our DoorDash partnership helps us deliver that speed to even more local doorsteps.”
Walmart and Wing started offering drone delivery for some Walmart products in December, including grocery items, last-minute gifts, household goods and over-the-counter medicine.
