Drone company Zipline and restaurant technology provider Olo announced an integration to streamline ordering.
Expected to launch in early 2026, it will allow brands using Olo Rails to offer Zipline’s automous drone delivery as a fulfillment option.
Olo Rails consolidates orders from third-party marketplaces directly into restaurant point-of-sale systems and kitchen displays, helping operators manage off-premises volume.
This comes as drone delivery momentum continues to grow.
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“Olo is committed to powering the restaurant of the future, partnering with cutting-edge technology providers that help restaurants run more efficiently and serve more guests nationwide,” said Noah Glass, founder & CEO at Olo in a statement. “As brands embrace innovative technologies to automate low-touch tasks such as delivery, we’re ensuring our platform evolves with them.”
Zipline has established itself as a global leader in autonomous delivery, with nearly 2 million commercial deliveries completed. The company serves customers in almost 20 cities across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, including for restaurants such as Chipotle and Buffalo Wild Wings.
The drones use thermally insulated compartments to maintain food quality and can carry up to 5.5 pounds, with plans to increase to 8 pounds.
“Olo has built an extensive network of enterprise and emerging restaurant brands that are perfectly positioned to benefit from the rise of autonomous delivery,” said Chris Kenney, vice president of partnerships, at Zipline. “People love getting food Zipped to them – it keeps hot items hot, cold things cold, and brings dinner for the whole family in a magical delivery experience.”
