One takeout bag at a time, drones are taking over the food delivery business. Flytrex, an Israel-based startup, has figured out a way to cut out the middleman (the delivery driver), which cuts down on emissions and creates jobs, as the drones still require human supervision. Here’s everything you need to know about drone food delivery in Texas.
An Israeli-based startup, Flytrex is at the forefront of a food delivery revolution.
Facebook/Flytrex The company’s motto is “Doordash, but with drones,” and we couldn’t describe it better.
The first drone-based delivery service in America, Flytrex piloted the innovative concept in three North Carolina cities.
Donovan Reese / Photodisc via Getty Images Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration gave its approval for Flytrex to expand the program into Granbury, a Dallas suburb that also happens to be one of the best small towns to visit in Texas.
Flytrex has partnered with Brinker International, a local restaurant brand that owns Chili’s Bar and Grill, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Maggiano’s Italian Classics, and It’s Just Wings.
Facebook/Flytrex The aptly-named It’s Just Wings is the first restaurant available for drone food delivery in Texas.
So, how does it work? The mechanics are actually quite simple.
Facebook/Flytrex First, a customer places their order via the Flytrex app. Then, Flytrex employees stationed in the restaurant parking lot attach the to-go bag to a cable connected to the drone.
Finally, the drone autopilots to its destination and delivers the food to the customer.
Facebook/Flytrex One caveat is that deliveries must be within one mile of the restaurant, but Flytrex hopes to broaden the radius over time.
The drones can carry up to 6.6 pounds of food - that’s more than enough for most families.
Facebook/Flytrex Even more exciting is the fact that Flytrex has only begun to scratch the surface of what’s possible. Maybe one day you can get your morning coffee delivered via drone instead of waiting in line every day!
Visit the Flytrex website or Facebook page for more information.
Facebook/Flytrex
The company’s motto is “Doordash, but with drones,” and we couldn’t describe it better.
Donovan Reese / Photodisc via Getty Images
Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration gave its approval for Flytrex to expand the program into Granbury, a Dallas suburb that also happens to be one of the best small towns to visit in Texas.
The aptly-named It’s Just Wings is the first restaurant available for drone food delivery in Texas.
First, a customer places their order via the Flytrex app. Then, Flytrex employees stationed in the restaurant parking lot attach the to-go bag to a cable connected to the drone.
One caveat is that deliveries must be within one mile of the restaurant, but Flytrex hopes to broaden the radius over time.
Even more exciting is the fact that Flytrex has only begun to scratch the surface of what’s possible. Maybe one day you can get your morning coffee delivered via drone instead of waiting in line every day!
What do you think about drone food delivery in Texas? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below! Don’t forget to check out our previous article to learn why Granbury is one of the best small towns in Texas to visit.
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