Drone Delivery news and trends

Chipotle and Zipline Form ‘Zipotle’ to Provide Aerial Food Delivery
Delivery // August 21, 2025

Some Chipotle customers will soon get to choose between meals delivered by land or air. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Can Delivery Robots Solve Last-Mile Logistics Issues?
Delivery // February 03, 2025

Serve Robotics CEO Ali Kashani envisions autonomous delivery robots transforming urban logistics by optimizing the pickup and delivery of food and other products to lower the cost of last-mile delivery for businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Amazon Prime Air Receives FAA Approval to Expand Drone Delivery
Delivery // May 30, 2024

Amazon Prime Air has been granted approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expand its drone delivery operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

DoorDash, Alphabet-Owned Wing and Wendy’s Launch Drone Delivery in Virginia
Delivery // March 21, 2024

DoorDash and Alphabet-owned Wing have brought their drone delivery pilot program to the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Can Delivery Robots Solve Last-Mile Logistics Issues?

February 03, 2025
Serve Robotics CEO Ali Kashani envisions autonomous delivery robots transforming urban logistics by optimizing the pickup and delivery of food and other products to lower the cost of last-mile delivery for businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

Amazon and Walmart Take to the Skies, Aiming to Capture Shoppers

October 20, 2023
What if you could have items delivered by drones? That’s the latest battleground between Amazon and Walmart as both retail giants take to the skies to establish dominance in the...

The Drones Are Coming To One Of 78 Million Backyards Near You

July 29, 2020
“Please put seat backs and tray tables in their upright and locked position. Your monthly subscription box of (fill in the blank) will be descending from the sky momentarily.” Get...

 Tracking PYMNTS Trackers Into 4Q And Beyond

September 03, 2018
The last days of summer here.  The end of a quarter is approaching, and with that, we head into the end of a year.  It’s been a dizzying few months...

Quick Reads
Uber Invests in Drone Delivery With Flytrex Partnership

September 18, 2025
Uber has launched a partnership with autonomous drone food delivery service Flytrex. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and […]

Chipotle and Zipline Form ‘Zipotle’ to Provide Aerial Food Delivery

August 21, 2025
Some Chipotle customers will soon get to choose between meals delivered by land or air. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Amazon Prime Air Receives FAA Approval to Expand Drone Delivery

May 30, 2024
Amazon Prime Air has been granted approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expand its drone delivery operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

DoorDash, Alphabet-Owned Wing and Wendy’s Launch Drone Delivery in Virginia

March 21, 2024
DoorDash and Alphabet-owned Wing have brought their drone delivery pilot program to the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...