Wing offers drone delivery. Our fleet of lightweight, autonomous delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes in minutes.
This week at
#CES2021
, we are joining w/
@StarshipRobots
and
@intel
to talk about robots that came to the rescue last year. Is there a special robot in your life that worked its circuits off for you last year? If so
#ThankARobot
and share the pic!
Giving their all in 2020, robots poured their parts and soul into helping us through the pandemic. This
#InternationalThankYouDay
share a pic of a robot that worked its circuits off for you with
#ThankARobot
#CES2021
🤖
2020 was a rough year for everyone, including the trees – more than 8 million acres burned across the USA. Thanks to
@DroneSeed
for using swarm drones to replant trees six times faster than we humans could.
#ThankARobot
#CES2021
#DroneDelivery
from
@Wing
came up big in 2020, especially with essentials like toilet paper or First Aid Packs. Talk about being thankful for the 5 minute delivery time…
#ThankARobot
#CES2021
.
@Waymo
’s autonomous driving technology provides fully autonomous rides to passengers in Metro Phoenix. Thanks car-bots for getting us where we need to go safely and reliably -- one of the biggest things we can do to increase safety on our roads!
#ThankARobot
Wing drone No.A1229, which launched the 1st residential drone delivery service in the U.S., just landed in the
@smithsonian
and
@airandspace
Museum! We began with 3 deliveries on 10/18/19: chocolates,
@Walgreens
medicine and a
@FedEx
package. Learn more at
#COVIDpuppies
brought lots of cuteness and joy in 2020. They also brought lots of hair and mess. Thanks
@iRobot
#Roomba
for cleaning up after our furry friends and giving them something to puzzle over. Which robot that worked its circuits off for you in 2020?
#ThankARobot
The humble microwave worked overtime in 2020 while we stayed home from work and school. Did it complain? Only when we forgot to take off the aluminum foil. Thanks for keeping our 🍲 warm and bellies full. Post a pic of the 🤖 who put the pedal to the metal for you.
#ThankARobot
Two things. (1) The Federal Aviation Administration granted us the first Air Carrier Certificate for drones in the U.S. today. (2) We're celebrating by joining Twitter 🎉
#FAA
#USDOT
Today, Wing begins air delivery trial in Christiansburg, Virginia! If you live in the Christiansburg area, apply to become an Early Flyer, and have Wing aircraft deliver goods from
@Walgreens
and local favorite Sugar Magnolia, plus some of your
@FedEx
packages.
Hello Christiansburg, Virginia! This Fall, we’re collaborating with
@FedEx
and
@Walgreens
to launch a drone delivery pilot program to transport goods to residents of Christiansburg. Read more at
A handful of cities around the world are already using drone delivery today, but it’s still a new concept for most people. So we’re going to try to take on as many of your questions as we can! First up: What do we deliver? Watch the video and keep the questions coming
#AskWing
The first thing most customers notice when they get a Wing delivery is the packaging. It’s not your run-of-the-mill box, because we had to design every part of our system with safety and efficiency in mind. So what does the package look like?
#AskWing
We’re teaming up with
@DoorDash
on a pilot program to make
#dronedelivery
available via the DoorDash app📱. Launching first in Logan, Australia 🇦🇺, we’re giving
#DoorDash
customers direct access to a range of convenience items.
To find out more 👇
Today, under DOT’s UAS IPP, Wing began a first-of-its-kind commercial delivery trial to residents of Christiansburg, VA. Many thanks to the vision and hard work of
@FAANews
,
@USDOT
,
@WHOSTP
,
@MAAPUAS
, and
@CITorg
who share our interest in advancing safe drone integration.
What’s white, yellow, and can now be seen carrying
@Walgreens
health products,
@ILoveBlueBell
ice cream,
@texashealth
1st aid kits and
@easyvetclinic
pet meds around the Dallas suburbs? You can probably guess, but read to learn more 👉
2020 was a doozy of a year. Lots of humans stepped up to meet the challenge. Some non-humans did too. Join us at
@CES
next week for a panel on “Robots to the Rescue” to learn how these bots helped us through a year we’re all glad is behind us.
#CES2021
We’ll be the first to admit it: our drone looks a little strange. But it’s built exactly the way it needs to be! Watch the video below to learn who designed our drone, and why it’s so unique. Have any questions about our aircraft? Comment below and we’ll have it answered
#AskWing
Launch day! The first day of drone delivery flights happened today in Dallas Fort-Worth, Texas! Thank you to the Frisco and Little Elm communities. We’re beyond excited to bring you the things you need 🙌
#DeliveredbyWing
#DroneDelivery
Real customers. Real orders. A big thanks to the community in Logan, Australia for helping us reach 50,000 deliveries in 2021, and showing the world what real
#DroneDelivery
looks like.
Delivery packages are lowered gently to the ground using a retractable tether & hook mechanism. The drone does not land during a delivery, instead it hovers at a safe altitude above the delivery zone. 📦
#DroneDelivery
#DeliveredByWing
Our drones have special landing pads that double as a charging pad. As soon as the drone returns to the nest and lands, it immediately starts charging so it’s ready for its next delivery. No battery swaps required. ⚡
#DroneDelivery
#DeliveredbyWing
Hello, Logan. Wing is bringing our fast, safe and environmentally friendly air delivery service to South East Queensland. We’ll soon be delivering hot coffee, fresh eggs, and hardware items directly to your doorstep, whenever you need them.
It’s been 1 year since
#DroneDelivery
became part of everyday life for
@CBurgVAGov
. Now we’re excited to announce we’re extending that service under a UAS initiative just unveiled by
@USDOT
and
@FAANews
. Can’t wait to continue drone deliveries with
@Walgreens
,
@FedEx
, local shops
Thanks
@realBobbyHealy
! You've built an incredible foundation. Can't wait to join Ireland's thriving drone industry!📦📦📦
Hey, while we've got you -- any recommendations on where we can find a good Shepherd's Pie in the area?🤔
From the moment you hit the “place order” button it usually takes about 10 minutes for the package to arrive at your home. What something you could often use in a hurry? 🤔
#DeliveredbyWing
#DroneDelivery
Tiny airplanes in store parking lots? You bet! Learn how
@Walgreens
will be the first to try out our new model for
#dronedelivery
in a major U.S. metro 🌆
Learn more:
These flights marked the beginning of an ongoing service in
@CburgVAGov
, which continues to offer locals a safer, faster and more efficient form of transportation today. Learn more about those historic flights at
Our drones gotta keep up their
#fitness
too 💪 Our drones conduct self-checks on their fitness in the morning and throughout the day to make sure they’re in perfect condition for every
#DroneDelivery
☀️
#DeliveredByWing
It is happening! If you are around Christiansburg, VA, join us this afternoon to see our aircraft in action, learn about how to get involved from the teams at
@Wing
,
@Walgreens
,
@FedEx
and Sugar Magnolia, and enjoy a delicious end-of-summer bbq. We’re excited to meet you there!
For moments when things don’t go as planned, or you simply need something right away, Wing is creating a new kind of service. We call it air delivery. Learn more at .
In June, Wing, GE, ANRA Technologies, and AirMap participated in
@FAANews
's UPP demonstration, showing that multiple drone service providers can fly safely together using technical solutions that are available today. Read more, here
Launching a safe, secure, and open system for UTM is the essential next step toward realizing the broader potential of drones for emergency response, delivery and other important applications, which we see on display now more than ever.
One order by drone; one order by car. Which one arrives first? 🤔 Psst. Our fastest delivery is 2 minutes and 47 seconds. ⚡
#DroneDelivery
#DeliveredByWing
We’re rolling into 2022 with a new partnership with Roll’d Vietnamese! Whether you’re craving a crispy Bȧnh mi, or fresh rice paper rolls, customers in Logan and Canberra, AU, can now grab a bite of their fave Vietnamese street eats
#DeliveredByWing
!
#DroneDelivery
In Christiansburg, VA., Early Flyers can now order fresh pastries and coffee products from Mockingbird Cafe and Brugh Coffee. We’re pleased to be able to support these local businesses as they look for new ways to reach their customers!
Why drone delivery? 🤔 It’s safe.
Drone delivery in the average U.S. metro could eliminate hundreds of vehicle accidents each year.
Read more, here:
#DroneDelivery
#DeliveredByWing
Integrating drone delivery into the fast-paced urban lifestyle - take a look at Wing’s drone delivery service in Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮
#DeliveredbyWing
#DroneDelivery
This
#NationalAviationMonth
, check out how Wing aircraft have evolved from our earliest 2012 prototypes. We started at
@theteamatX
, iterating over the course of numerous designs and tens of thousands of test flights, to arrive at our current lightweight aircraft.
Imagine waking up to the perfect cup of coffee, delivered right to your home! ☕️🏡
At 65 mph, our delivery drones can have your favorite coffee delivered by the time you’re done getting dressed and heading to the kitchen.
🔗Learn more at
Our aircraft has fixed wings, like an airplane, and also hover propellers, like a helicopter. This allows it to transition seamlessly between forward flight and hover mode, keeping the package steady and level so we can deliver things like coffee, cupcakes and gelato!
#AskWing
The secret is out! We invited Norm & the
@Testedcom
crew out for the first ever public tour of our secret drone testing facility. Check out the full video:Check out the full video:
#DeliveredbyWing
#DroneDelivery
Mark your calendar for our panel on bringing open-ness to aviation and laying the foundation for interoperability. We’ll bring together different perspectives from
@bazlCH
,
@MannaAero
,
@DGAC
, and
@EU_Commission
to discuss how we can support diverse operations at scale.
#ADW20
Introducing OpenSky, empowering everyone to take flight with confidence. OpenSky is currently available in Australia and approved by the Australian Civil Aviation & Safety Authority. Read more here:
@CASABriefing
During the most recent COVID-19 lockdown in Australia, we helped deliver food and medicine via drone, making almost 4,500 deliveries in a single week. For a sneak peek at what the future of
#DroneDelivery
looks like, look at Logan:
With
@Walgreens
we will be delivering health and wellness products straight to residents’ homes minutes after they’re ordered, via Wing delivery drone. Whether it’s a runny nose or you forget the sunscreen, sit tight, Christiansburg -- we’ll be right there.
If you are around Christiansburg, VA, join us at our drone delivery demonstrations this Saturday! We will be flying to Belmont Christian Church between 10 a.m. and noon, and Cambria Street between 2 and 4 p.m. Come and see our aircraft in action. See you all there!
"Onko se lintu? Onko se lentokone? Ei, se on drone!” 😮
@yleareena
recently checked out our Vuosaari, Helsinki service 🇫🇮 Listen in Finnish:
#Lenn
ätettyWingillä
#DeliveredbyWing
Not many drones work as hard as our drones do. Each day, the fleet hovers in place above the Nest & does an autonomous systems check. This ensures all flight systems are functioning properly & the drone deliveries can begin!
Learn more:
#DeliveredbyWing
Speed, reliability & partners were three areas of focus when we designed our drone, flight planning software, and service ⚡
Watch to learn more 👇
#DeliveredByWing
#dronedelivery
Flying high in the Texas skies ✈️ Catch a preview on what to expect from our commercial service, the first time ever that
#dronedelivery
will be available in a major US metro.
#DeliveredByWing
Wing has built custom software that automatically generates flight paths before each mission, ensuring an efficient and safe delivery 📦
#DroneDelivery
#DeliveredByWing
From
#DroneDelivery
of hot meals to fresh groceries, and delivery from shopping mall rooftops to car parks - we covered a lot of air in 2021, and we’re only just getting started. Check out what we’ve been up to ⬇️
#DeliveredByWing
How do our drones fly safely through the sky? Each delivery drone comes equipped with backup batteries and motors – even a backup navigation system. Our onboard software helps our aircraft monitor its own health in real time and qualified pilots oversee all operations.
#AskWing
Using a tether system, the drone lowers the package gently to the ground so your coffee arrives hot and without spillage 😉☕️
#DroneDelivery
#DeliveredByWing
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
Did your heart just skip a beat? Don’t worry, you have one more day. But seriously -- get on it!
@Walgreens
is adding
@Hallmark
cards with 10-minute delivery to select homes in Virginia.
#dronedelivery
: helping last-minute shoppers since 2019.
We have an Early Flyers program in parts of Canberra, Australia. Air delivery is new, and we really appreciate the helpful suggestions. Meet one of our Early Flyers, proudly showing her first delivery!
We 💛 our service areas in the US, Australia and Finland - but none of them would be possible without our drone testing site. Check out our full video to learn more about our large scale testing site:
#DeliveredbyWing
#dronedelivery
Little known fact: Wing CTO Adam Woodworth likes to make flyable replicas of spaceships from his favorite movies in his spare time. He’s going to show them off at
@sxsw
on March 17 (3pm CST), and talk about his hobby - as well as designing Wing delivery drones. Tune in remotely!
To accomplish the unimaginable, you’ve got to break problems up into smaller chunks. Or at least that’s the approach Wing CTO Adam Woodworth brought to designing some of the world’s first delivery drones. You can hear Adam share more about his philosophy at
@sxsw
on 3/17 at 3 pm.
Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and Wing wants to shout out to all women and girls who ask the questions, drive the changes and lead new innovations in the fields of science and engineering with their intellects and imaginations.
#WomenInScience
Will we see you at
#ADW22
? Let us know! Join us for panels on
#BVLOS
, performance based regulations, drone networks, and much more, including our fan-favorite drone display. 😎
Our CEO, Adam Woodworth, is in Washington DC this week to testify in front of a congressional committee on why this is a critical moment for
#drone
policy in the US. Check out his op-ed in
@AviationWeek
for his perspective ahead of tomorrow’s hearing👇
#UAS