Chipotle partners with Zipline to test drone-powered food deliveries in Dallas

Chipotle is taking its burritos to the skies. The fast-casual restaurant chain has partnered with drone delivery company Zipline to pilot autonomous food delivery in the Dallas area, the company announced Thursday.

Starting this week, select customers in greater Dallas can opt for what Chipotle is calling “Zipotle delivery” through an early access program in the Zipline app. Orders will be fulfilled from a Chipotle restaurant in Rowlett, Texas, and delivered directly to customers’ homes by Zipline’s autonomous aircraft.

Initially, a limited…