The FAA awarded DroneUp a Part 119 certificate, allowing it to operate as a Part 135 air carrier. [Courtesy: DroneUp]
Key Takeaways:
DroneUp has obtained FAA Part 135 certification, enabling it to operate as an air carrier and conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone deliveries.
This approval expands DroneUp's delivery radius from three to five miles, significantly increasing its potential household coverage by 300%, with a primary focus on the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.
As one of only six U.S. drone operators with this certification, DroneUp is now positioned alongside major players to perform paid BVLOS deliveries, aiming to improve its delivery economics despite initial high costs.
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.
