Wing is expanding its partnership with DoorDash to the United States following a successful year-long trial in Australia, bringing Wendy’s meals to customers with speedy drone delivery.
Beginning the initiative in Christiansburg, Virginia, the expansion of this partnership with DoorDash is an important step in Wing’s vision of creating what the company believes can become the preferred mode of delivery for millions of small packages that are delivered every day around the world.
Wing’s drones are a fast and effective option for getting smaller items quickly, ensuring the DoorDash order arrives in as little as 30 minutes — Wing’s fastest-ever delivery reportedly took just under three minutes. The company’s drones travel around 65 mph, then hover and gently lower the order right outside the customer’s doorstep using a tether.
Wing launched its first US commercial operations in Christiansburg in 2019, and the community has been an integral part of drone delivery’s progress ever since, making it a fitting place to kick off the U.S. expansion of the DoorDash partnership.
Starting with service from one Wendy’s restaurant, Christiansburg customers will see an option in the DoorDash app to have their Wendy’s favorites delivered by drone.
With such speedy delivery, Wing is able to keep the food warm, treats frozen, and everything delicious upon arrival. The streamlined delivery process is a game-changer because it’s not just about speed — it’s about satisfying last-minute needs without adding stress to a customer’s day or putting more vehicles on the road.
In Wing’s recent survey with 1,000 US consumers, the company uncovered a rising sentiment for sustainable delivery: 46% want a more environmentally friendly option for single-item delivery.
The expansion of this partnership with DoorDash appears to be exactly the kind of sustainable option that people want for small orders, as a complement to larger orders traditionally fulfilled by Dashers. Not only is this partnership getting orders to customers quickly, but is aiming to do so with a small environmental footprint.
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