DoorDash is introducing drone delivery to Charlotte, N.C. for the first time. Starting Wednesday, May 14, 2025, eligible DoorDash customers within about four miles of The Arboretum Shopping Center in southern Charlotte can order from a selection of local and national restaurants and choose to have their items delivered by a drone from Wing, the on-demand drone delivery provider supported by Google parent company Alphabet. Participating restaurants include Panera Bread, the city’s first national partner available for drone delivery, as well as local banners such as Curry Junction, Matcha Cafe Maiko, and Joa Korean food. In addition to food delivery, Charlotte residents in select locations can now obtain drone delivery from DashMart by Drone, a specialized offering of the DoorDash DashMart banner which operates online storefronts with inventory provided by third-party partners. Eligible residents browsing the DoorDash app can tap the “Drone” icon on the homepage to browse restaurants eligible for drone delivery. If the items they choose meet the size and weight criteria, shoppers will have the option to select drone delivery during checkout. After confirming their delivery location, they will receive live tracking updates as the drone approaches. Charlotte consumers who aren’t currently eligible can join the waitlist to be notified when drone delivery expands to their neighborhood.