The FAA awarded DroneUp a Part 119 certificate, allowing it to operate as a Part 135 air carrier. [Courtesy: DroneUp]
Key Takeaways:
DroneUp has received FAA Part 135 air carrier certification, allowing it to operate drones beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) and expand its delivery radius from 3 to 5 miles, increasing potential household coverage by 300%.
This expanded BVLOS capability will initially focus on the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, where DroneUp and Walmart aim to serve 1.8 million customers through their 10 local hubs.
DroneUp is now one of only six U.S. drone operators to hold the Part 135 certification, placing it alongside major players like Zipline, Amazon Prime Air, and Wing for paid BVLOS drone deliveries.
They say everything’s bigger in Texas…and that includes the delivery areas for self-flying drones.
DroneUp on Tuesday announced that it received Part 119 certification from the FAA to operate its drone delivery service as a Part 135 air carrier. In other words, the longtime Walmart partner can now fly farther and reach more customers in its core market of Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
