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 result of collaboration with Virginia Tech’s MAAP under the DOT’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program, aiming for the safe integration of drones into the economy.
- Wing's service, already tested in Australia and Finland, uses 11-pound drones capable of carrying up to 3.3-pound packages, with orders placed and tracked via an app.
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