DoorDash’s drone strategy started on the ground
DoorDash unveiled the six-propeller aircraft that will be used in its new drone delivery business at its annual Dash Forward 2026 event.
DoorDash’s drone delivery plan began on the ground, according to the company. Before unveiling a new six-propeller aircraft at its annual Dash Forward 2026 event, DoorDash concentrated on ground infrastructure like loading systems and packaging. DoorDash Labs, the R&D team behind autonomous sidewalk delivery bot Dot, developed the drone delivery service called DoorDash Air.
The ADP software, which also manages delivery coordination, was created by the same team. DoorDash Air’s systems-first approach aligns with DoorDash’s strengths, as the company leverages 13 years of user data from merchants and customers. Head of DoorDash Air, Harrison Shih, stated that the company started with what people order and how local businesses operate before building the drone system.
DoorDash plans to launch the drone delivery business after obtaining Part 135 air carrier certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, with early pilots in Northern California using partners like Chipotle, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, and Momo N Curry.
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