'With the future of retail being experiential, we recognize and have witnessed the amazing experience it is for our customers to have a drone deliver their orders,' business owner Tom Raub told Newsweek of his company's collaboration with Wing.
as a"tight-knit community." Without high-rises or other obstructions, Wing's drones can fly from their"Nest" in North Christiansburg, pick up parcels from local retailers, and deposit them at the doorsteps of qualifying homes.In a statement toTom Raub, co-owner of Sugar Magnolia expressed delight at watching his products break new commercial ground.
Raub continued, pointing specifically to Wing's value-add for independent businesses like his:"We are thrilled, honored, and humbled to be the first small business in the United States to have our products delivered by drone. We are a purpose-driven company and our mission is to nurture the human connection and build community. The drone delivery program fits perfectly in our mission and is a unique way for us to reach a wider audience and invite them into our Sugar Magnolia family.
Today, Wing begins air delivery trial in Christiansburg, Virginia! If you live in the Christiansburg area, apply to become an Early Flyer, and have Wing aircraft deliver goods from
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