Delaware drone cash drops aim to lift residents’ spirits
A Wilmington IT worker, using the name 302 Cashcopter, has been dropping cash from a drone to surprise people in Delaware and encourage kindness. He began the project after a spell of negative headlines about Wilmington, hoping the unexpected gifts would lift people’s spirits.
The drops started about a month ago at $1 and grew to the usual $20; roughly 30 have been made, totalling about $800, with no profit for the organiser. One sponsored drop gave caregiver Deserae Raphael and Dan Swezey $100, along with a personal note. Public donations have raised about $275 for future drops, including $200 in sponsored funds.
- A Wilmington man is using a drone to drop cash on strangers.
- Most drops contain $20; one sponsored gift was $100.
- The project has made about 30 drops worth roughly $800.
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A Wilmington IT worker who calls himself 302 Cashcopter has been dropping cash from a drone to surprise residents across Delaware. He started the project about a month ago in response to negative headlines about Wilmington, with the goal of lifting people's spirits and encouraging kindness. The drops have grown from $1 to roughly $20 per incident, with approximately 30 made so far totalling about $800.
The organiser has funded the initiative himself without taking profit, though members of the public can and have sponsored individual drops. Recipients have included caregivers and other residents, and some sponsored drops include personal notes alongside the cash. Public donations have raised about $275 to support future cash drops, including money from sponsors.
The organiser has stated that his aim is to generate positive sentiment and encourage kindness within the community. Each drop is unexpected because the organiser does not announce in advance when or where it will occur. The project has attracted public interest, with members of the community choosing to sponsor drops and donate to support future cash giveaways.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Mysterious stranger is dropping cash on unsuspecting Americans from the sky… and it’s all caught on camera”.