It looks like the future of pizza delivery will be in the skies.

Which begs the question?

Will we still have to tip?

Pizza chain Little Caesars has launched a new drone-delivery pilot program.

The new drone delivery pilot program was launched in Texas, and according to the pizza chain, the drone can carry up to two pizzas and a 2-liter soda.

News Nation reported more on the futuristic move by the pizza chain:

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Pizza delivery is going airborne.

Little Caesars, one of the nation’s largest pizza chains, is teaming up with Flytrex to deliver full orders by drone.

The limited test uses Flytrex’s new Sky2 drone, which can complete deliveries within four miles in less than five minutes, according to the companies.

“Innovation at Little Caesars has always been driven by one thing — making it easier for customers to enjoy our pizza,” Trish Heusel, vice president of innovation at Little Caesars, said in a release.

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The drone can carry up to 8.8 pounds, roughly two large pizzas and drinks. The companies say that’s the largest carrying capacity of any food delivery drone currently available.

The service is being tested at a Little Caesars location in Wylie, Texas, a Dallas suburb. Customers within four miles can order through the Flytrex app.

Flytrex says the Sky2 uses an octocopter design with eight motors and was built to deliver full meals.

“Until now, drones simply weren’t capable of delivering a full family meal,” said Amit Regev, CEO and co-founder of the Israeli drone delivery company.

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Walmart has also begun a drone delivery program, and it has now reached five cities, according to MSN:

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Walmart has confirmed that it will be expanding its drone delivery program, allowing customers in five more cities to order items from the retailer and have them flown right to their doorstep.

“Now, millions of customers in Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando and Tampa will enjoy the convenience of receiving their orders in just minutes,” the release stated.

Walmart is the first to offer drone delivery across five states: Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas.

“As we look ahead, drone delivery will remain a key part of our commitment to redefining retail. We’re pushing the boundaries of convenience to better serve our customers, making shopping faster and easier than ever before,” said Greg Cathey, senior vice president of Walmart U.S. Transformation and Innovation. “This expansion of our drone delivery service marks a significant milestone in that journey. As the first retailer to scale drone delivery, Walmart is once again demonstrating its commitment to leveraging technology to enhance our delivery offerings with a focus on speed.”

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