SYDNEY, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Australians in the state of Queensland will be among the first in the world to enjoy autonomous drone deliveries from technology firm Alphabet's new service, Wing, officials announced on Wednesday.
Deliveries of up to 1.5 kg are expected to begin in the Queensland city of Logan before the end of the year, following 80,000 test flights in locations around the world including areas of regional Queensland.
Residents will be able to order a range of fresh food and other items via the mobile app and have them delivered straight to their door.
"Whether you're a parent who forgot to pick up fresh bread for your kids school lunches, or you simply want to order your weekend coffee without having to drive to the shops, Wing is teaming up with local Logan businesses to give customers the opportunity to have a range of goods delivered in a handful of minutes," Wing's Australian head of operations Terrance Bouldin-Johnson said.
State Innovation Minister Kate Jones said that Queensland is investing more into drone technology than any other Australian state, helping to create jobs across a range of industries.
"We are already leading the way in drone technology across a number of industries, including defence, agriculture, mining and manufacturing," Jones said.
"Wing has the potential to shift the gear again in the use of drone technology for transportation by increasing access to goods, easing traffic congestion and helping to reduce carbon dioxide emissions."
