Chipotle Testing Drone Delivery In Texas
Last week, Chipotle announced a partnership with Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous delivery system, to test out a new drone delivery service. Dubbed “Zipotle,” the pair has launched an early access program for Dallas residents, and a select few will get to experience the new delivery method before its official release in a few weeks.
“With Zipline, you tap a button, and minutes later food magically appears—hot, fresh, and ultra fast,” said Keller Rinaudo Cliffton, CEO and Co-Founder of Zipline.
Zipline’s drones emit zero emissions and are designed to deliver in minutes and cause minimal noise disruption. What’s great is that Chipotle’s entire menu will be available for delivery. To be one of the first to try it, follow these instructions:
- Guests in the Rowlett area can download the Zipline app on the Apple store or Android store and, if eligible, place their Chipotle order
- Employees will place the order into a Zipping Point, which allows Zips to autonomously pick up the order for delivery
- After flying to its destination, the aircraft will hover about 300 feet in the air, while the Zip lowers to the ground. The Zip automatically avoids obstacles and gently and precisely places the order at the guest’s address.
- The Chipotle at 3109 Lakeview Parkway, Rowlett, TX, will be the first to offer Zipotle deliveries. Zipotle will operate seven days a week, initially from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT, and will soon expand to 10 p.m. CT.
“Ziplotle is a quick and convenient source of delivery that lets guests enjoy our real food from places that are traditionally challenging to serve, including backyards and public parks,” said Curt Garner, President, Chief Strategy and Technology Officer at Chipotle. Here’s a video of it in action:
