DoorDash says its delivery drone is lighter and quieter than Amazon's
DoorDash is launching an in-house air delivery service with a drone the company says is comparable to the sound of a passing car.
DoorDash has unveiled its in-house designed drone delivery service, which is set to launch in Northern California later this year. The company's CEO, Stanley Tang, revealed that the drone weighs less than 55 pounds and produces less noise compared to Amazon's drone, which has been subject to complaints for its loud buzzing. Harrison Shih, head of DoorDash Air, stated that the drone's propellers are designed to spin slowly and produce a sound similar to a passing car.
The drone will handle lightweight deliveries within three to five miles and will initially partner with Chipotle and Popeyes. This initiative comes as Amazon's Prime Air drone has been criticized for its noisy operations.
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