This fall, residents of Christianburg, Virginia may get to experience drone delivery courtesy of the Wing drone. The idea is to enhance delivery services while also reducing carbon emissions.
Wing Virginia Delivery Trial
It was in April when the Federal Aviation Administration approved Wing as a certified air carrier, which means that it can deliver commercial goods to customers who may be miles away. Now, Wing, an independent Alphabet business, announced that it will be conducting a drone delivery service trial this fall as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Unmanned Aircraft System Integration Pilot Program.
Starting next month, residents of Christianburg, Virginia could receive drone deliveries from Walgreens, FedEx, and local store Sugar Magnolia. The items are packed in customized boxes so that they can be safely carried by the drone, and deliveries are made within minutes. This makes Walgreens the first pharmacy to offer drone delivery in the United States.
