Mountain View-based Matternet expands its multi-operator model with a new FAA Part 135 partner focused on Bay Area and Los Angeles BVLOS operations. Matternet, the only holder of an FAA Type Certificate for a drone delivery aircraft, announced July 15, 2026, an operational partnership with Beeline UAS to support expansion of its commercial drone delivery network in the United … [Read more...] about Matternet Adds Beeline UAS to Part 135 Drone Delivery Operator Network
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Matternet Drone Delivery Raises $33M and Goes Public in Reverse Merger
The FAA Type-Certified operator becomes the first publicly reporting pure-play drone delivery company as it scales healthcare, retail, and restaurant operations. Matternet has raised approximately $33 million in an oversubscribed private placement and completed a go-public reverse merger with Los Altos Ventures Corp., now renamed Matternet, Inc. The Mountain View company is … [Read more...] about Matternet Drone Delivery Raises $33M and Goes Public in Reverse Merger
LIFT Aircraft Begins FAA Type Certification for Commercial HEXA eVTOL
Move expands HEXA lineup and positions the company for commercial and autonomous air taxi operations LIFT Aircraft has started the Federal Aviation Administration Type Certification process for a new commercial version of its HEXA electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The company announced the milestone from Austin, Texas. The new aircraft, called the HEXA … [Read more...] about LIFT Aircraft Begins FAA Type Certification for Commercial HEXA eVTOL
Matternet Receives Approval for M2 Drone Operations in Saudi Arabia
Approval Marks a Milestone for Drone Delivery in the Middle East Matternet has announced approval from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to operate its M2 drone, marking the first time the nation’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has granted such approval. The decision follows GACA’s recognition that the M2 drone’s FAA Type Certification meets its airworthiness … [Read more...] about Matternet Receives Approval for M2 Drone Operations in Saudi Arabia
Drone Certifications, Combat Tech & BVLOS on the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast!
In this week's episode of Weekly Wings, hosts Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry, and Terry Neff cover a range of cutting-edge drone innovations and industry updates. The episode starts with a recap of Paul’s experience at the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, including highlights from live flight demonstrations. Percepto's industrial inspection drones received FAA type … [Read more...] about Drone Certifications, Combat Tech & BVLOS on the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast!
