7-Eleven, with the help of Nevada-based drone delivery system Flirtey, has finished its first fully autonomous drone delivery.
In the FAA-approved test, in Reno, two deliveries were completed, with the containers lowered into the backyard of consumers using GPS navigation.
Marking 7/11’s 89th birthday, Delgado-Jenkins, 7-Eleven executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, said: “Drone delivery is the ultimate convenience for our customers and these efforts create enormous opportunities to redefine convenience.
“This delivery marks the first time a retailer has worked with a drone delivery company to transport immediate consumables from store to home. We look forward to working with Flirtey to Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
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