Matternet Partner UPS Flight Forward Receives FAA Authorization to Operate Matternet M2 Delivery Drones Beyond Visual Line of Sight

UPS Flight Forward (UPSFF), a subsidiary of UPS, has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to operate the Matternet M2 drone beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for package delivery. This approval allows UPSFF to conduct drone delivery operations without requiring expensive Visual Observers to monitor the airspace. Instead, they will use ground-based RADAR to scan the skies for potential air traffic conflicts and alert a remote pilot in command.

Matternet sees this as a scalable approach to BVLOS operations, paving the way for increased scale and broader drone delivery services. This development is expected to encourage wider drone adoption and regulatory advancements in the drone delivery industry.