Wing and DoorDash launch Lowe's drone delivery pilot from a Matthews, North Carolina store

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Lowe's has started a drone delivery pilot with Wing and DoorDash at its store in Matthews, a Charlotte suburb. Eligible nearby customers can order through the DoorDash app and pick Wing drone delivery as an option. Lowe's says it is the first home improvement retailer to use drones for e-commerce fulfilment.

• Lowe's says selected products can arrive as fast as 20 minutes from the store.
• Wing drones carry orders of about 2.5 pounds per flight, which limits the service to small items.
• The program could expand to additional stores in the future, but the article gives no store count or timeline.