DoorDash Brings Drone Deliveries to Metro Atlanta

New service offers 20-minute meal delivery from local restaurants.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:54pm

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A highly detailed, glowing 3D illustration of a DoorDash delivery drone hovering above a suburban neighborhood, with neon cyan and magenta lights illuminating the drone's intricate mechanical components, conceptually representing the advanced technology powering the new autonomous delivery service.DoorDash's new drone delivery service aims to quickly transport local meals to metro Atlanta residents, leveraging autonomous technology to make commerce more efficient and sustainable.Atlanta Today

DoorDash is launching drone delivery in parts of metro Atlanta, allowing customers to receive meals from local restaurants in as little as 20 minutes. The service is initially available near Tanger Outlets Locust Grove, with participating eateries including Molinos Mexican Grill, Koji Japanese Steakhouse, and Sabrosos Mexican Restaurant.

Why it matters

Autonomous delivery is a growing trend as companies like DoorDash and Wing seek to make local commerce faster and more convenient for consumers. This expansion into metro Atlanta represents DoorDash's continued investment in building a multi-modal delivery network to meet rising customer demand.

The details

Customers ordering through the DoorDash app can select drone delivery at checkout if their address falls within the eligible zone. First-time users can get $5 off and free delivery on orders of $10 or more. Since launching in 2022, DoorDash and Wing have expanded drone deliveries to parts of Southwest Virginia, the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and Charlotte, completing tens of thousands of deliveries.

  • DoorDash and Wing launched drone deliveries in 2022.
  • The new metro Atlanta service is launching in April 2026.

The players

DoorDash

A leading food delivery platform that is expanding its services to include autonomous drone deliveries.

Wing

An Alphabet subsidiary that provides drone delivery services and is partnering with DoorDash on the metro Atlanta launch.

Molinos Mexican Grill

A local restaurant participating in the DoorDash drone delivery service in metro Atlanta.

Koji Japanese Steakhouse

A local restaurant participating in the DoorDash drone delivery service in metro Atlanta.

Sabrosos Mexican Restaurant

A local restaurant participating in the DoorDash drone delivery service in metro Atlanta.

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What they’re saying

“Autonomous delivery is an important part of how we're making local commerce faster, more delightful, and more sustainable.”

— Harrison Shih, Head of the DoorDash Drone Program

“Metro Atlanta residents deserve an easy, ultra-fast way to enjoy their favorite meals at peak freshness.”

— Heather Rivera, Chief Business Officer, Wing

What’s next

Eligible residents can check if drone delivery is available at their address at wing.com/get-delivery.

The takeaway

DoorDash's expansion of drone deliveries to metro Atlanta represents the growing trend of autonomous technology being used to make local commerce more convenient and sustainable for consumers. This service offers a new way for residents to quickly receive meals from their favorite local restaurants.