Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on FreightWaves.com.
The drone delivery industry, just like the unmanned aircraft that power it, is currently flying well below the stratosphere.
Flytrex Granted FAA Approval for Long-Range Commercial Drone Deliveries
The firm joins Wing, UPS, Amazon, Zipline as the newest Part 135 drone operator.
Key Takeaways:
- Flytrex has been granted the FAA Standard Part 135 Air Carrier Certification, enabling long-range commercial drone deliveries beyond the visual line of sight.
- This certification is crucial for companies to operate permanent, widespread drone delivery services, moving beyond temporary exemptions.
- Flytrex joins a select group of major players like Wing, UPS Flight Forward, Amazon Prime Air, and Zipline, becoming the first smaller, independent company to achieve this milestone.
- The approval paves the way for Flytrex to expand its drone delivery services nationwide, demonstrating a viable, albeit arduous, regulatory path for smaller operators in the industry.
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