How DoorDash Plans to Build Drone Delivery Business

Launch of new Air unit coincides with FAA’s issuance of Part 135 air carrier authorization.

Jack Daleo

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 09:00 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

DoorDash on Wednesday provided a sneak peek of the drone it is building, sharing a portion of the aircraft’s nose. [Credit: DoorDash]

Key Takeaways:

DoorDash has launched "DoorDash Air," an in-house drone delivery program, backed by its own drone development and recent FAA Part 135 air carrier authorization.
This strategic move allows DoorDash to control the entire drone delivery ecosystem, aiming to optimize longer-range deliveries and integrate seamlessly with its existing autonomous delivery platform.
As one of only eight operators with Part 135 authorization, DoorDash is poised to significantly scale its drone delivery services, addressing efficiency challenges and expanding into suburban and remote areas.

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Low-altitude airspace is about to get busier as food delivery platform DoorDash throws its full weight behind drone delivery.

The delivery platform unveiled an in-house drone delivery program, DoorDash Air, that it said will be operated by drones it is developing itself. DoorDash since 2024 has used drones from partners Wing, Flytrex, and Manna to offer the service in parts of Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, and Georgia.