With its own aircraft, FAA air carrier certificate, and delivery platform, DoorDash is taking a vertically integrated approach that echoes Amazon’s strategy. DoorDash has earned an FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate and launched DoorDash Air, its in-house drone delivery program. The certification makes DoorDash the eighth drone operator in the United States to earn Part 135 … [Read more...] about DoorDash Is Building More Than a Drone Delivery Service
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ANRA Technologies Surpasses 55,000 Commercial Drone Operations Per Month
ANRA says its Mission Manager X platform now supports more than 1,800 BVLOS commercial drone operations per day across delivery, utilities, and public sector missions. ANRA Technologies has announced that its Mission Manager X (MMX) platform now enables more than 55,000 commercial drone operations each month across the United States, equating to more than 1,800 operations per … [Read more...] about ANRA Technologies Surpasses 55,000 Commercial Drone Operations Per Month
Amazon Prime Air Adjusts Course After Richardson Setbacks
After rocky start in Texas city, Amazon Air service flying high By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill After only a few months of operation, following noise complaints from residents and the crash of one of its UAVs into a building, Amazon Air has agreed to changes in its drone delivery operations in the Dallas suburb of Richardson, Texas. The drone delivery company has … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Air Adjusts Course After Richardson Setbacks
Amazon Halts Drone Delivery Plans in Italy: A Reminder That Business Factors Matter As Much As Regulations
Amazon has paused its plans to launch commercial drone delivery in Italy, even after completing successful test flights and working closely with aviation regulators. The move highlights an important reality in the drone delivery industry: earning approval to fly is only one part of the equation. For a program to move forward, the broader business case has to work as … [Read more...] about Amazon Halts Drone Delivery Plans in Italy: A Reminder That Business Factors Matter As Much As Regulations
Is BVLOS Right Around the Corner? Industry Insights from AUVSI’s Drone and AAM Policy Symposium
At the AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium held July 29–30 in Washington, D.C., industry and government leaders gathered to discuss the future of uncrewed aircraft integration. The annual event brings stakeholders together to explore policy developments, with sessions covering regulatory progress, industry challenges, and what’s next for advanced drone operations. Two key … [Read more...] about Is BVLOS Right Around the Corner? Industry Insights from AUVSI’s Drone and AAM Policy Symposium
