MightyFly Obtains ‘Industry First’ FAA Flight Corridor Approval in California

The company says its 2024 Cento is the first large, self-flying, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) cargo drone to receive the consent.

Jack Daleo

Friday, May 03, 2024 at 02:10 PM ET

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MightyFly’s third-generation Cento drone performs an autonomous hover flight in California in March 2023. [Courtesy: MightyFly]

Key Takeaways:

MightyFly secured an industry-first FAA authorization for its large (550lb) self-flying cargo eVTOL drone, Cento, enabling test flights within a California flight corridor.
This approval allows for "A-to-B" point-to-point flights and testing of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) capabilities, critical for scaling autonomous drone logistics.
The Cento drone is designed to transport up to 100 pounds of cargo over 600 miles at 150 mph, featuring an Autonomous Load Mastering System and detect-and-avoid technology.
Future plans include demonstrating autonomous deliveries with partners for various industries and the U.S. Air Force, aiming to enter the expedited delivery market.

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A self-flying electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) drone for the cargo logistics industry has obtained a first-of-its-kind approval, according to its manufacturer.

California-based MightyFly this week announced what the company is calling an “industry first” FAA authorization, granting it permission to test its recently unveiled 2024 Cento within a flight corridor between New Jerusalem Airport (1Q4) and Byron Airport (C83) in California.