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 has secured a first-of-its-kind FAA authorization to test its large, self-flying 2024 Cento cargo eVTOL drone in a dedicated flight corridor between two California airports.
This approval allows for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations and point-to-point autonomous deliveries, marking a significant step for large cargo drones (over 55 lbs) in the U.S.
The 2024 Cento is designed for expedited logistics, capable of carrying 100 pounds over 600 miles with fully autonomous loading/unloading and flexible cargo handling.
Future plans include demonstrations of autonomous cargo deliveries in Michigan and for the U.S. Air Force, accelerating its entry into 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.