Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 47.81
Flytrex Inc. today said it has received approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to expand its delivery radius from one to two nautical miles across all its operating stations in North Carolina and Texas. “Drone delivery at scale is finally taking off, and this approval from the FAA positions us squarely at the forefront of that movement,” said Yariv Bash, co-founder and CEO of Flytrex. “This approval allows us to reach roughly 100,000 customers with our ultrafast delivery, and we look forward to continuing this exciting flightpath to one day bring three-minute delivery to the tens of millions of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 47.00
…starting to become more common, thanks to careful collaboration. Flytrex Inc. today announced the expansion of its drone delivery service to Holly Springs, N.C. The Fayetteville, N.C.-based provider said it has partnered with local authorities and restaurant chains to begin delivering food to front and back yards in the neighborhood of Forest Springs. Flytrex will bring orders to dozens of households in the area that have opted into the service. The company added that it will conduct all flights under Part 107, within visual line of sight, following the highest U.S. safety standards. “We are soaring into a new age…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 45.45
…Philly Steaks yesterday announced that it has partnered with Flytrex Inc. to deliver sandwiches in Durham, N.C. Customers can place orders with Charleys with the Flytrex app, and the cheesteaks will be delivered to front yards and backyards with an average flight time of three minutes, said the companies. “The future of delivery is here, and we couldn’t be more excited,” stated Brian Hipsher, chief marketing officer of Charleys. “I can think of no better way to receive a fresh cheesesteak delivered hot off the grill to my yard. We look forward to expanding our partnership with Flytrex to create…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 45.11
…customers of quick-serve restaurants, or QSRs. Tel Aviv, Israel-based Flytrex Inc. today announced Autonomous Pickup. The company said it enables a fully autonomous delivery process—from order placement through pick-up and delivery to customers’ yards. Flytrex claimed that its new capability can cut delivery times to about five minutes from the time orders are ready, creating growth opportunities for QSRs and family-owned restaurants. “What’s so unique about this innovation is its real potential to move the needle, with more and more businesses getting on board with an undeniably seamless and cost-effective process,” stated Yariv Bash, co-founder and CEO of Flytrex. “This…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 44.67
…such as inspection, delivery, and security. Earlier this month, Flytrex Inc. and Jersey Mike's Subs partnered to delivery food orders in Holly Springs, N.C. In addition to its deal with Jersey Mike's, Flytrex today announced that it has partnered with The Ice Cream Shop, Unilever's first digital storefront, to deliver ice cream brands including Ben & Jerry's, Breyers, Good Humor, Klondike, Magnum, Popsicle, and Talenti. The ice cream market could grow to $122.1 billion by 2031, estimated Allied Analytics LLP. “Through the new partnership with Unilever’s digital storefront, you can scream for ice cream and have it in just minutes,”…
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…service providers must still navigate regulatory hurdles, according to Flytrex Inc. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company has expanded its deliveries across the U.S. this year. Retail and shipping heavyweights have also taken flight after years of development. Amazon Prime Air began deliveries in California and Texas this year, and Walmart started services in Arizona, Florida, and Texas. FedEx Express plans to begin drone cargo deliveries with Elroy Air in 2023. How much could the drone delivery market grow? Estimates vary widely. Future Market Insights projected a 33% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $322 million in 2022 to $5.5 billion…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.58
…systems irrelevant, say officials at the upstart drone company Flytrex. Along with the drone services firm Causey Aviation Unmanned, Flytrex has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to begin its on-demand, unmanned food delivery via commercial drones for local residents in Holly Springs, N.C. “Given the expediency of drones for food delivery, Flytrex requires no additional technology to preserve perishable cargo,” says Yariv Bash, CEO and co-founder of Flytrex. “Once up and running, flight time from pick up to drop off is within a few minutes, and faster than any alternative.” Pending the approved proposal, Flytrex drones will…
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…2020 to $49.6 billion in 2027. Other companies working on deliveries with drones, mobile robots, and self-driving cars include Flytrex, DroneUp, Starship Technology, Meituan, and Wayve, among others.
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…the first national restaurant chain to offer “door-to-backyard” drone delivery. It is working with Tel Aviv, Israel-based drone provider Flytrex Aviation Ltd. and will begin the pilot with 10 restaurants in Southern California.