Alphabet takes Wing to Virigina, partners with FedEx and Walgreens

Alphabet-owned UAV delivery service Wing announced Thursday that it is beginning its first operations in the US. The company will be completing home delivery requests in Christiansburg, Virginia, for both FedEx and Walgreens. Users will be able to purchase items via a mobile app, and a drone will deliver products within 5 to 10 minutes.

Wing has been very active in the patent space, and was just awarded two new patents in the UAV sector on Tuesday. Though Wing has heavy competition in the patent space from the likes of Qualcomm, DJI, Boeing, and Amazon, the Alphabet subsidiary shows strength across a range of UAV technologies. The company’s relatively high number of issued patents shows signs of a strong portfolio that positions the company well for a US-based business entrance.

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