Alphabet's drone service Wing has completed its first delivery in Australia, after securing approval from the country's Civil Aviation Safety Authority. The flight in North Canberra was authorised after Wing met safety levels required for commercial drone companies carrying more than 2 kg. Wing had been trialling deliveries of chemist products, food and small household items over the last 18 months, making more than 3,000 flights. Its service will now be available to eligible homes in select Canberra suburbs, with a European service slated for spring 2019 in Finland. Wing was spun out from Alphabet’s X research division last year.
Alphabet's drone service Wing has completed its first delivery in Australia, after securing approval from the country's Civil Aviation Safety Authority. The flight in North Canberra was authorised after Wing met safety levels required for commercial drone companies carrying more than 2 kg. Wing had been trialling deliveries of chemist products, food and small household items over the last 18 months, making over 3,000 flights. Its service will now be available to eligible homes in select Canberra suburbs, with a European service slated for spring 2019 in Finland. Wing was spun out from Alphabet’s X research division last year.