David Nield writes that DoorDash has unveiled its new drone delivery service, DoorDash Air, promising food delivery in under five minutes on average. The six-propeller aircraft will initially be tested in Northern California in partnership with restaurant brands like Chipotle and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. This development coincides with growing backlash against Amazon's Prime Air service in Richardson, Texas, where residents are complaining about the constant buzzing of dozens of drones passing overhead each day.
- DoorDash estimates around 80% of customer orders are light enough to be transported by drone.
- The drones will lower their cargo to the ground rather than landing directly.
- Amazon's Prime Air drones in Texas are permitted to fly between 7am and 8pm.
- DoorDash estimates around 80% of customer orders are light enough to be transported by drone.
- The drones will lower their cargo to the ground rather than landing directly.
- Amazon's Prime Air drones in Texas are permitted to fly between 7am and 8pm.
