FAA OKs BVLOS Drone Deliveries By UPS Flight Forward

Matternet M2 delivery drone

UPS Flight Forward’s approval to fly beyond line of sight builds on type certification of Matternet’s M2 delivery drone.

Credit: UPS
The FAA has authorized UPS Flight Forward to operate drones beyond visual light of sight (BVLOS) for small package deliveries. The approval allows pilots in a remote operations center (ROC) in Kentucky to conduct flights in Florida, North Carolina and Ohio, and potentially other states. Operations...
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