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, received FAA certification to begin commercial drone package delivery operations in Blacksburg, Virginia.
- This certification stemmed from collaboration with Virginia Tech's MAAP under the DOT's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program, prioritizing the safe integration of drone technology.
- Wing has prior experience with drone delivery services in Australia and Finland, utilizing drones that can carry packages weighing up to 3.3 pounds.
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