Flytrex, the leading airborne food delivery service, today announced it has made its 100K drone delivery across its locations in North Carolina and Texas, making it the largest operation of its kind in the United States. As the only company to achieve 100K commercial food deliveries by drone, Flytrex has seen 70% of the households in their delivery areas use the service. By putting the most beloved food brands in America in customers’ hands, Flytrex is specifically tailored for on-demand deliveries in the underserved suburban market where the majority of Americans live. Customers choose Flytrex for its affordability and speed, which surpass traditional delivery methods, while also ensuring every delivery is contactless and punctual.
“At Jersey Mike’s Subs, we are focused on bringing our customers the best experience – and that includes delivery that is convenient for their schedules and preferences,” said Scott Scherer, CIO, Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems, Inc. “Partnering with Flytrex, our fans can enjoy our authentic, fresh sliced/fresh grilled sub sandwiches how and when they want them.”
Flytrex’s drones offer a sustainable and eco-friendly delivery option by reducing carbon emissions and decreasing road accidents. The company boasts its fastest delivery time at under two minutes for flight distances up to two miles. The average delivery time is just four minutes and 30 seconds - significantly faster than the typical 8-12 minutes for a car delivery without traffic, and 15-20 minutes with traffic.
What foods do people crave? Flytrex’s most frequently delivered items include:
- The top three items ordered from grocery stores are bananas, limes and pints of ice cream
- The top five items ordered from restaurants are french fries, chicken nuggets, turkey sandwich, chicken sandwich and burrito bowl
- From grocery stores, 36% of all orders include fresh produce and 10% include sweets and snacks
- From restaurants, 22% of all orders are sandwiches or salads and 19% are chicken or wings
“Drone delivery is rapidly becoming a staple in the U.S., as it satisfies Americans’ hunger for instant gratification while benefiting the community and the planet with less road congestion and pollution,” said Yariv Bash, CEO and co-founder of Flytrex. “Flytrex continuously innovates to overcome delivery challenges, ensuring our drones can handle anything from large and heavy family meals to bad weather and oddly shaped packages, making us pioneers in the practical implementation of drone technology in daily life."
Flytrex is a pioneer in the autonomous drone delivery industry, revolutionizing the way consumers receive goods from retailers and restaurants. Established in 2013, Flytrex was the first company to achieve direct backyard delivery via drone. Our drones offer rapid delivery services, reaching speeds of up to 32 miles per hour and covering distances up to five miles round trip, capable of delivering items in just five minutes. Flytrex is dedicated to providing faster, safer, and more cost-effective deliveries, particularly focusing on underserved suburban communities and ushering in a new era of on-demand drone delivery.
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