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McDonald’s, Meituan Launch 3.1-Km Drone Delivery Route in Shanghai

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 3:40 PM UTC · How we work

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McDonald’s and Meituan launched China’s first catering-brand exclusive drone-delivery route in Shanghai.
The service began operations last week along the West Bund riverfront in Xuhui district.
Drones airdrop fast-food orders to kiosks for strolling visitors and exercising pedestrians.
The flight path spans 3.1 km from a McDonald’s restaurant to waterfront delivery points.
Customised drones carry up to 2.4 kg and can complete deliveries in as fast as 10 minutes.

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Story summary

McDonald’s and Meituan launched China’s first catering-brand exclusive drone-delivery route in Shanghai.
The service began operations last week along the West Bund riverfront in Xuhui district.
Drones airdrop fast-food orders to kiosks for strolling visitors and exercising pedestrians.
The flight path spans 3.1 km from a McDonald’s restaurant to waterfront delivery points.
Customised drones carry up to 2.4 kg and can complete deliveries in as fast as 10 minutes.