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Kroger begins testing drone deliveries for baby products and s’mores

Kroger is partnering with Drone Express on deliveries of packages up to five pounds. | Image: Kroger Kroger is joining rival Walmart by launching a drone delivery pilot program for groceries later this spring. The supermarket chain is partnering with Drone Express to deliver items like baby products, over-the-counter medications, and picnic supplies weighing up to about five pounds from a test store in Centerville, Ohio. A landing page for the Kroger Drone Delivery service says that groceries will be flown by “certified drone pilots under FAA approval.” A press release suggests that deliveries can be made to street addresses as well as to parks or beaches by homing in on a customer’s smartphone location. As part of the pilot, Kroger is designing bundled product offerings that fit within the size and weight constraints of the Drone... Continue reading…
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