Zipline and Olo Join Forces to Streamline Restaurant Delivery

Drone company Zipline and restaurant technology provider Olo announced an integration to streamline ordering.  Expected to launch in early 2026, it will allow brands using Olo Rails to offer Zipline’s automous drone delivery as a fulfillment option.  Olo Rails consolidates orders from third-party marketplaces directly into restaurant point-of-sale systems and kitchen displays, helping operators manage …

DoorDash begins piloting drone deliveries in the US

DoorDash is expanding its partnership with Alphabet’s Wing to bring its drone delivery pilot to the U.S., the company announced on Thursday. Select users in Christiansburg, Virginia will be able to order eligible menu items from their local Wendy’s. DoorDash first launched its drone delivery pilot program in Australia in 2022, where it is now operating drone …

Drone delivery company Flyby raises $4M, partners with restaurants

Drone delivery company Flyby has raised $4 million and is testing its technology to deliver juice, salads and sushi. The LA-based startup was founded in 2020 by engineers from Yale University, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Anduril, a defense contractor specializing in AI-powered surveillance systems. Flyby plans to use the pre-seed funding to help make …