# Frozen Yogurt Drone Deliveries Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is Testing a Drone Delivery Service By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-delivery-service References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2016/10/11/54376/orange-leaf-frozen-yogurt-gets-drone-deliver-froyo-michigan.html) & [orangeleafyogurt](http://orangeleafyogurt.com) Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt has begun testing a drone delivery service to help offer those within a certain radius of its locations to receive delicious [frozen treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-and-jerrys-1) whenever they want. The new pilot program, codenamed 'Project Flying Orange Unicorn,' is currently taking place in Michigan and offering the service to Hope College students. The brand is creating the program to be in compliance with the [U.S. Federal Aviation Authority](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/AI-powered-diagnostic) guidelines when it comes to drone flight. The drone delivery service from Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is capable of traveling at 30mph, carrying up to 30-pounds of weight and takes about 15-minutes (within one mile). The service is currently being offered by Holland's Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt location by appointment only. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Drone Delivery Services:** The rise of drone delivery services presents opportunities for businesses to explore faster and more efficient delivery methods. - **Automated Food Delivery:** Automating the delivery of food through drones opens up possibilities for increased convenience and reduced costs in the food industry. - **Compliance with Drone Regulations:** Developing programs that align with drone regulations allows businesses to leverage drone technology while adhering to legal requirements. ### Where This Applies - **Food Delivery:** The food delivery industry can explore the use of drones to enhance their delivery services and improve customer experience. - **Frozen Yogurt:** Frozen yogurt businesses can leverage drone delivery to offer faster and more convenient service to their customers. - **Higher Education:** Universities and colleges can partner with drone delivery services to provide quick and on-demand deliveries to students on campus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Popcorn-Flavored Frozen Yogurt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-froyo.md) - [Gingerbread-Flavored Frozen Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-froyo.md) - [QSR Drone Delivery Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-delivery-1.md) - [Drone-Powered Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flytrex-drone-delivery.md) - [Snackable Summer Drone Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-joy-drops.md) - [Takeout Meal Drone Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deliveroo-drone-delivery.md) - [Restaurant Meal Drone Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doordash-and-wing.md) - [Unmanned Aircraft Food Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unmanned-aircrafts.md) - [Filmic Frozen Yogurt Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yogurtland-and-back-to-the-future.md)