Delivery by drone is now a reality in North Texas
test flights over Frisco last year
. Now, they are opening up limited service in Little Elm and Frisco where they'll be delivering select items purchased from Walgreens or Blue Bell by air direct to homes. "We're excited to be the first city to deploy drone delivery service," said Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney."It's really going to help our businesses here in Frisco get their products in consumers' hands."
Wing drones can carry up to three pounds. They travel 65 mph about 150 feet off the ground and aim for store-to-door delivery in 10 minutes.Download NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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