Wing Drone Delivery at a Stadium

Ever been stuck in the middle of a row on the bleachers?  Drone delivery might be a real “game changer.” Wing Delivers Beer and Peanuts to Coors Field in Colorado

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by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby

Earlier this month, Google’s Wing held a demonstration delivery at Colorado’s Coors Field, where it delivered beer and peanuts to the field. Though not held on a game day, over 1,000 people were present in the stands to celebrate the kickoff party for AUVSI’s annual autonomous systems conference.

Coors Field was selected for the demonstration due to its challenging environment. Located in Denver, Colorado, one of the country’s fastest growing cities, the stadium is filled with obstacles for delivery such as stadium seating and jumbotrons. At 5,200 feet, Coors Field sits a “mile high” in North America’s second tallest city.

As the company prepares a major…