Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on FreightWaves.com.
The drone delivery industry, just like the unmanned aircraft that power it, is currently flying well below the stratosphere.
Flytrex Granted FAA Approval for Long-Range Commercial Drone Deliveries
The firm joins Wing, UPS, Amazon, Zipline as the newest Part 135 drone operator.
Key Takeaways:
- Flytrex, an Israel-based drone delivery provider, has secured the FAA's Standard Part 135 Air Carrier Certification.
- This certification is crucial for enabling long-range commercial drone deliveries beyond visual line of sight and is considered the most favorable regulatory framework for sustained operations.
- Flytrex joins a small, elite group of companies with this approval, including Amazon, UPS, and Wing, notably as an independent firm rather than a subsidiary of a larger corporation.
- The approval paves the way for Flytrex's nationwide expansion and signifies a viable, though arduous, path for smaller operators in the highly regulated drone delivery industry.
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