The Federal Aviation Administration has given its first air drone delivery certification in the United States to Alphabet’s Wing Aviation, paving the way for the service to begin commercial package delivery in Blacksburg, Virginia. “This is an important step forward for the safe testing and integration of drones into our economy,” said U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao. “Safety continues to be our No. 1 priority as this technology continues to develop and realize its full potential,” she added.
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FAA Greenlights Wing Aviation Drone Deliveries
Posted by: Richard Adhikari April 25, 2019 05:00 AMThe Federal Aviation Administration has given its first air drone delivery certification in the United States to Alphabet’s Wing Aviation, paving the way for the service to begin commercial package delivery in Blacksburg, Virginia. “This is an important step forward for the safe testing and integration of drones into our economy,” said U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao. “Safety continues to be our No. 1 priority as this technology continues to develop and realize its full potential,” she added.