DoorDash launches drone delivery service with FAA approval
DoorDash has launched a new drone delivery division called DoorDash Air following approval from the Federal Aviation Administration. The company has obtained Part 135 air carrier certification, which permits commercial drone operations in the United States. This expansion represents DoorDash's entry into autonomous delivery technology beyond its traditional ground-based food delivery service.
Key takeaways
- 1.DoorDash received FAA Part 135 air carrier certification, the regulatory approval required for commercial drone operations
- 2.The new division, DoorDash Air, represents the company's expansion into autonomous delivery technology
- 3.This move positions DoorDash among delivery companies pursuing drone-based logistics as an alternative to traditional ground delivery
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