TOMPLA opens Japan's first drone-delivery coffee shop on a limited basis Verification of service provision to general customers for practical use

Drone Delivery

TOMPLA announced that it has collaborated with Niigata City and coffee chain stores to implement a coffee delivery service using drones on January 8, 2022 only.

This service is a precedent in Japan for drone delivery to general customers, which is becoming more popular overseas, and is the first case in Japan for drone delivery jointly with a coffee specialty store.

In addition, when providing this service, by linking the delivery with the actual operation of the coffee chain, we will verify the consumer needs of drone delivery and the introduction of real stores. We are verifying the regular provision of this service and its introduction to stores throughout Japan.

Image of drone delivery

Starting with the expansion of drone home delivery in Niigata Prefecture, it is said that preparations are underway for the generalization of drone delivery services in Japan.

■Overview

Experiment name: Verification of introducing a coffee delivery service using a small unmanned aerial vehicle (drones) Date: January 8, 2022 / 11:00-14:00 Venue: Chuo, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture Shichikusan 6-chome, 3-8 parking lot, Meike Minami, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture Prefectural Toriyanogata Park, Meike Area Crossing the sky above Toriyanogata

[Verification items] ● Verification of user needs ● Verification of introduction to store operations ● Verification of safety design for drone flight ● Verification of CO2 reduction effect of drone transport　, etc.

[Implementation details] Details: On-demand delivery of coffee by drone. Based on an order from a consumer who has made a reservation in advance, the product (coffee) is prepared at the store and delivered by drone delivery.

It is said that the product was loaded, departed from the restaurant area of ​​Mt. In addition, there is no actual store opening in the park area, and it is said that the service is only provided as a landing point for the delivery service.

●Delivery time It takes about 10 minutes to deliver a distance that would normally take 15 minutes or more for land delivery. ●Commodity quality By providing services jointly with the operations of a global chain, we have acquired the perspective necessary for seamless cooperation. ● CO2 reduction Drone delivery uses electricity, so it is said that it will lead to a reduction in emissions compared to gasoline. It is said that it is possible to realize delivery aiming for ESG and SDGs.

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