Grubhub drone food delivery to begin in New Jersey with pilot program. Here's how it works.

"Less minutes, less miles. We think the food will stay hotter. We think that there will be less emission on the road from a vehicle, if it works. The drone lowers food using a tether system and follows Federal Aviation Administration-approved routes."

"We are fully autonomous, but we always have a pilot at the controls, always monitoring the aircraft, and always able to steer the aircraft. Company officials say the drone goes about 40 mph but add safety comes first."

Grubhub is testing autonomous drone delivery in Somerset County, New Jersey, marking the Northeast's first pilot program of its kind. The service operates within a 2.5-mile radius of Wonder, a food technology startup in Green Brook, and offers the same pricing as standard delivery with faster service. Drones travel at approximately 40 mph and use a tether system to lower food to customers. The three-month pilot program prioritizes safety with FAA-approved routes and human pilots monitoring each flight. Benefits include hotter food, reduced emissions, and shorter delivery times. If successful, the service could expand to other areas.

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