Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced that the FAA has provided certification for commercial drone service operations to Wing Aviation, a Gooogle X project. The certification allows the service to start delivering packages via UAS in Blacksburg, Virginia.
FAA Approves First Commercial Drone Delivery Service
Key Takeaways:
- Wing Aviation, a Google X project, has received FAA certification to begin commercial drone package delivery services in Blacksburg, Virginia.
- This certification is a significant step for the U.S. Department of Transportation's UAS Integration Pilot Program, focusing on the safe integration of drones into the economy.
- The drone delivery service, which has been tested in Australia and Finland, allows customers to order and track packages delivered by drones capable of carrying up to 3.3 pounds.
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