Alphabet's Wing launches first commercial drone delivery

Alphabet's drone milestone is also a boon for partners Walgreens and FedEx.

It's the first commercial drone delivery, beating out competitors Amazon and Uber.Walgreens will be the first retailer in the U.S. to test an on-demand drone delivery service with Wing in Christiansburg, Virginia next month.drone unit Wing has officially launched the country's first commercial drone delivery flight.

While on a limited scale, for now, in Christiansburg, Virginia, Friday's delivery represents a milestone for the company. Wing has spent years working to perfect a drone that can deliver items such as food, coffee and medicine to homes within minutes. It's also developing a software platform that can be used by multiple aircraft deliveries and third parties ⁠— for business and pleasure.

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