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In Shenzhen, even ordering a cold drink can turn into a race against the clock. At Talent Park, Travelogue hosts Alex McCutcheon introduces his co-host Jack Klumpp to an unusual vending machine — one that delivers your order by drone. Alex is convinced this new technology can beat traditional delivery riders, but Jack isn't so sure. After all, Shenzhen's scooter-riding delivery workers are known for their speed. So the two decide to put their theories to the test, ordering drinks from the same shop and seeing who gets their delivery first. The results reveal just how efficient drone delivery can be in certain settings. But does that mean the days of traditional delivery are numbered? Not quite. While drones may have the edge in places like parks, where finding a customer can be tricky, they still face practical limitations. For now, this is a glimpse of what's possible — and a taste of how Shenzhen is experimenting with new ways to get things where they need to go.

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