Alphabet’s drone delivery startup Wing will launch service in 2019

Drone deliveries may finally become a reality.

Wing, Alphabet’s drone delivery startup, has announced it will launch a trial-run of its service in Finland in spring 2019. 

The initial run will take place in Helsinki and offer 10 minute deliveries of items weighing up to 3.3 pounds on a round trip of up to 20 miles. The company is currently collecting more information from residents on its website, such as what people would like to see delivered by the service.

The options that Wing has made available include over-the-counter medication, groceries, emergency essentials such as diapers and ice scrapers, as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Deliveries made during the trial run will be free. Read more…

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