Restaurant chain introduces mistletoe drones

If you go on a date to TGI Fridays this holiday season, be prepared to pucker up.

That’s because the restaurant chain is launching mistletoe drones.

The drones are equipped with an HD camera and a sprig of mistletoe. Restaurant workers control where the drone flies. Couples caught on the “kiss cam” smooching under the mistletoe drone will receive a gift certificate.

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