Matternet M2 drone flies ahead
As the first non-military unmanned aircraft, the Matternet M2 drone has achieved type certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This gives Matternet, a developer of urban drone delivery systems, a competitive advantage in the drone delivery market.
The completion of the four-year rigorous evaluation by the FAA proves the safety and reliability of the M2 aircraft, a key step in scaling US commercial drone operations.
"We are incredibly proud that Matternet M2 has met the very rigorous safety standards of the FAA and is the first drone delivery system to be Type Certified in the USA," said Andreas Raptopoulos, founder and CEO of Matternet.
"Drone delivery will revolutionise healthcare and e-commerce in the country. We've been at the forefront of this revolution since launching US operations in 2019 — we are now ready for scale." (cj)