Oct 11, 2019
2 min read
UPS Flight Forward’s FAA approval & the latest in drone deliveries
Summary
- On Sep 27 2019, UPS’ Flight Forward subsidiary, which is dedicated to drone deliveries, won approval from the FAA for a Part 135 Standard operating certificate.
- The certificate allows UPS to perform revenue-generating delivery of packages over 55 lbs nationwide, flying beyond human line of sight and even at night, with an unlimited number of drones and remote pilots.
- While restrictions remain and residential deliveries are still years out, the certification opens up the door to full-scale drone delivery operations — or what UPS calls the first “drone airline.”
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