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Grubhub Launches New Jersey's First Drone Food Delivery Pilot

3/27/2026

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Grubhub launched New Jersey's first drone-powered food delivery pilot in Green Brook, starting March 18.
The three-month pilot serves customers within a 2.5-mile radius, delivering meals by drones.
Drones operate from a multi-restaurant kitchen, so orders come from various food concepts.
Dexa's DE-2020 drone is fully automated and FAA-certified for safety.
If successful, it could expand to groceries and medical supplies, raising noise and safety concerns.

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Grubhub launched New Jersey's first drone-powered food delivery pilot in Green Brook, starting March 18.
The three-month pilot serves customers within a 2.5-mile radius, delivering meals by drones.
Drones operate from a multi-restaurant kitchen, so orders come from various food concepts.
Dexa's DE-2020 drone is fully automated and FAA-certified for safety.
If successful, it could expand to groceries and medical supplies, raising noise and safety concerns.