The drone delivery launch in Charlotte marks a major step in transforming last-mile logistics, offering faster, autonomous order fulfilment and redefining how consumers receive food and essentials.
DoorDash and Wing have introduced drone delivery in Charlotte, NC, allowing customers near The Arboretum Shopping Centre to order from local and national restaurants with fast, autonomous delivery by air. This is the first drone delivery service in North Carolina and aims to improve delivery speed and convenience.
The lineup includes Curry Junction, Matcha Cafe Maiko, Joa Korean food, and Panera Bread – the city’s first national partner available for drone delivery.
DoorDash and Wing began offering drone delivery in Australia in 2022. Since then, the service has expanded to the US, including parts of Southwest Virginia, the Dallas-Fort Worth, and Charlotte. Moreover, they plan to roll out to more neighbourhoods later this year.
“Autonomous delivery will help shape the future of local logistics, and we’re proud to introduce drone delivery to Charlotte for the first time with Wing. What makes this launch special isn’t just the technology, it’s the experience,” said Harrison Shih, Head of Product at DoorDash Labs.
“Whether it’s your favourite Panera sandwich, a savoury snack from DashMart, or a local matcha latte on DoorDash, there’s something special about watching your order arrive by air in minutes. DoorDash and Wing aren’t just delivering faster, we’re delivering what’s next.”
“We’ve owned and operated The Arboretum Shopping Centre, one of Charlotte’s most well-established and well-known retail centres, for over 30 years,” said Paul Herndon, President at American Asset Corporation. “It is incredibly exciting and quite an honour for it to now host the very first Wing and DoorDash drone delivery operation in North Carolina.”
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