Fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain El Pollo Loco is setting itself apart as the first national restaurant company to test door-to-backyard drone delivery with its new Air Loco Drone Delivery service. The pilot program is launching with Tel Aviv-based drone startup Flytrex, which manufactures and operates automated drones. These drones operate at 32 mph, without the interference of traffic, and they use a wire mechanism to slowly lower food from high up in the air.
To make sure that deliveries arrive safely, the Air Loco drone is outfitted with a secure delivery box—Thermo-to-Go packaging. To kick off the pilot program, a handful of Loco Rewards members in Southern California will be treated to the first flights, which promises to be an experience that's not only convenient but entertaining.
What's Driving This Trend
- Drone Delivery
- The trend of using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to deliver goods and services, allowing for faster, cheaper and more efficient delivery options.
- Automated Drones
- The trend of using autonomous, self-flying drones to deliver goods, revolutionizing the transportation and delivery industries.
- Contactless Delivery
- The trend of offering delivery options that minimize contact between delivery drivers and customers, providing a safer and more hygienic experience for consumers.
Who This Affects Most
- Fast Food
- Fast food companies can use drone delivery to provide faster and more efficient delivery options to customers, while also reducing reliance on traditional transportation methods.
- Logistics
- Logistics companies can use automated drones to provide faster and more accurate delivery, while also reducing costs and minimizing the need for human labor.
- Retail
- Retail companies can use drone delivery to provide faster and more efficient delivery of goods, reducing the time and costs associated with traditional delivery methods.
