Zipline Receives FAA Part 135 Carrier Certificate

California-based Zipline has become the fourth drone delivery company to receive an FAA Part 135 carrier certificate to fly in the U.S.

Thom Patterson

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 02:05 PM ET

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Zipline’s electric, autonomous, fixed-wing drones fly precise routes to customer locations, drop packages at low altitudes, and return to distribution centers. [Courtesy: Zipline]

Key Takeaways:

Zipline has received an FAA Part 135 carrier certificate, becoming the fourth drone delivery operator in the U.S. and enabling it to launch the nation’s "longest range on-demand" commercial drone delivery service.
Initial Part 135 operations will commence from Kannapolis, North Carolina, serving an 8,000-square-mile area with partners such as Novant Health, leveraging Zipline's extensive experience in global medical deliveries.
The company's autonomous "Zips" drones are designed for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights, featuring precision navigation, acoustic detect-and-avoid systems, and a unique recovery method, highlighting a strong commitment to safety and innovation.

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California-based Zipline has become the fourth drone delivery operator to receive an FAA Part 135 carrier certificate to fly in the U.S.

In its announcement Tuesday, Zipline said the certificate puts it on track to launch the nation’s “longest range on-demand” commercial drone delivery service with “operations covering the largest area and greatest distance of any uncrewed commercial aircraft delivery system in the country.”