Flash ReportWalgreens and Alphabet’s Wing Aviation Launch Drone Delivery Pilot Coresight Research September 24, 2019 Executive SummaryOn September 19, 2019, Walgreens announced a partnership with Wing Aviation to offer an on-demand drone delivery service. Wing Aviation is part of Alphabet. Using Wing Aviation’s drones, Walgreens will be the first US retailer to test an on-demand drone delivery service. The pilot program launches next month to deliver food and beverages, over-the-counter medications and other items, but not prescription medicine. Drone deliveries in the US are still at the early stages: Amazon and UPS are also testing drone delivery. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 15: US CPG LatestAgentic Commerce—How Should Retailers Leverage GEO to Maximize AI-Engine Visibility?Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: M&S To Open Up to 500 New Food StoresGlobal Luxury—Real Estate Insights: Brands Move from Tenants to Landlords, with Innovative, Experience-Rich Flagships
