Tech giants continue to break new ground with innovative expansions, changing the way we interact with everyday services.

Hot on the heels of Apple’s announcement to offer high-interest digital debit cards for iPhone users, Google has now launched a drone delivery service in Brisbane, Australia.

Starting today, Google’s drone delivery service is available in 12 Queensland suburbs. The launch pad, situated at Orion Springfield Central shopping center, allows customers within a seven-kilometer radius to enjoy drone deliveries for the first time. Sushi from Sushi Hub was the first order to be flown by drone this morning.

To bring this groundbreaking service to life, Google partnered with drone operator Wing, property developer Mirvac, Ipswich City Council, and DoorDash. With the Civil Aviation and Safety Authority granting permission to fly over large parts of Queensland, Wing’s global spokesman, Jonathan Bass, envisions the region as the drone delivery capital of the world.

Bass emphasized that southeast Queensland leads in direct-to-consumer deliveries via autonomous drones, receiving positive responses from Logan and neighboring suburbs. The benefits of drone deliveries extend beyond convenience, as they can help reduce the number of vehicles on the roads, cutting costs, traffic, and emissions.

With drone deliveries offering a cheaper and more sustainable method for consumers, Google’s innovative expansion in Brisbane is set to transform the delivery landscape while reducing greenhouse gas emissions from traditional vehicles.