Google parent Alphabet has begun a new phase of testing its hybrid drones, dubbed Project Wing, by delivering burritos and medication to customers in rural Australia in a partnership with taqueria Guzman y Gomez and pharmacist Chemist Warehouse. The very first testing of Project Wing was carried out in Australia, in 2014, when the company delivered a first aid kit, candy bars, and dog treats to a cattle ranch in Queensland. “With each delivery, we encounter a new yard space with its own layout of trees, sheds, fences and power lines. The company also needs to learn how a variety of businesses actually pack their products for flight. (The test was open to a grand total of two customers, though Amazon expressed a desire to expand that to “dozens”.)

Source: The Guardian October 17, 2017 15:16 UTC