"The tech company leased a warehouse in the Mission District last month that will serve as a research and development space to advance its autonomous delivery technology, a June letter sent to San Francisco Zoning Administrator Corey Teague shows. "This project reflects a broader commitment to reinvesting in San Francisco's innovation economy and creating pathways for local employment in emerging technologies," the letter said. The 34,325-square-foot building at 1960 Folsom St. is roughly two miles away from DoorDash's headquarters. About 200 people are expected to be employed at the site."
"DoorDash has been piloting drone deliveries in other states including Texas, Virginia and North Carolina as well as Australia. DoorDash has partnered with aviation companies Wing, a subsidiary of Google's parent company Alphabet, and Flytrek, an Israeli drone delivery company. Drone delivery companies have also teamed up with other businesses, including Amazon and Walmart."
"DoorDash confirmed on Wednesday that the company will use the facility to test autonomous delivery technology and support research and development for its robotics and automation arm. The company didn't immediately answer questions about whether California residents will soon be able to get food delivery via a drone. Most of the testing would happen inside the warehouse but some of it will also occur outdoors during normal business hours in a gated area. The property includes a big outdoor area with surface parking, the letter said."
DoorDash leased a 34,325-square-foot facility at 1960 Folsom St. in the Mission District to serve as a research and development site for autonomous delivery technology, located about two miles from its headquarters. The site is expected to employ around 200 people. Most testing will take place inside the warehouse, with some outdoor testing in a gated area during normal business hours; the property includes a large outdoor area with surface parking. DoorDash will use the facility to support its robotics and automation arm. DoorDash has piloted drone deliveries in multiple U.S. states and Australia and has partnered with aviation firms including Wing and Flytrek. The expansion of drone delivery underlines how automation and AI could reshape delivery operations and the future of work, while the company did not immediately confirm imminent California drone deliveries.
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