The Daily Money: Sushi delivered by drone? Google is testing it out

Google is the latest player to jump into drone deliveries, joining Amazon and Walmart. It recently delivered a package to Coors Field in Denver.

Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW Tue May 23 2023 Paul Davidson |  Economics and Jobs Reporter Google has invested heavily in drone-delivery technology. In a big city in Australia, it's plunking down packages and sushi dinners from autonomous aerial vehicles as often as every 25 seconds. AP Happy Tuesday! It's Paul Davidson bringing you the latest headlines from The Daily Money. Google is diving into the drone delivery space. An electric Google Wing recently dropped a package in Denver's Coors Field to demonstrate the company's ability to fly drones in major U.S. cities. It also marked the first delivery to a professional sports stadium. Google has invested heavily in drone-delivery technology. In a big city in Australia, it's plunking down packages and sushi dinners from autonomous aerial vehicles as often as every 25 seconds. 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