Autonomous cars continue to dominate conversations around Uber Technologies Inc.'s (NYSE:UBER) future, but CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says another technology may deliver an even more noticeable upgrade for consumers: drones.
"What I am increasingly optimistic about are the potential with drones," Khosrowshahi said on Uber's second-quarter earnings call.
Cutting food delivery times from roughly 30 minutes today to as little as 10 to 15 minutes could fundamentally change the customer experience, he argues.
Why Uber Is Looking Up Uber has spent the past year expanding partnerships across robotaxis and sidewalk delivery robots as well as drone delivery company Flytrex.
"Drone delivery can cut the timing of delivery significantly," Khosrowshahi said, acknowledging that it will take time before costs become sustainable.
