First flying tray "gets job" at a London sushi restaurant

British restaurant chain YO! Sushi has launched what it says is the world’s first flying tray, a kind of airborne waiter capable of delivering food to tables faster than the more traditional leg-equipped variety.

The so-called iTray, which is apparently capable of reaching speeds of up to 40kmph, took off from the kitchen of the restaurant’s flagship store in London over the weekend.

Essentially a modified quad-copter, the flying machine is controlled by an iPad, with a member of staff tilting the tablet to control its movement. It features two built-in cameras so the ‘pilot’ can accurately guide the food-laden tray to diners’ tables before flying it back to the kitchen.

If the flying tray proves popular with diners and doesn’t lead to any unfortunate accidents, it could be rolled out to its other stores next year.