Walmart, 7-11, and Chick-fil-A launch new project to speed up every shopping trip – you won’t even need to go to a store [Video]
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Walmart, 7-11, and Chick-fil-A launch new project to speed up every shopping trip – you won’t even need to go to a store [Video]

WALMART, Chick-fil-A, and 7-11 are rolling out new technology that aims to deliver items to customers in a matter of minutes.

The three mega-brands will be the first companies to launch a new drone delivery service with the Virginia startup DroneUp.

Huge brands are partnering with a Virginia startup to launch a new delivery-by-drone serviceCredit: DroneUp
DroneUp says it is working with Walmart, 7-11, and Chick-fil-ACredit: Alamy
The process involves a climate-controlled locker, referred to as DBX, where drones pick up packagesCredit: DroneUp

DroneUp CEO Tom Walker introduced the company’s proprietary autonomous drone “ecosystem” on Tuesday, saying it could revolutionize last-mile logistics.

The system differs from existing drone delivery because it includes a climate-controlled locker, referred to as DBX, where drones pick up packages.

The DBX is said to be smaller than a single parking space, allowing smaller retailers to use the new technology too.

The lockers can serve as delivery hubs …

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