The DE-2020 is made in downtown Dayton.
Bottom line, these milestones pave the way to letting DEXA offer flights beyond a pilot’s line of sight —offering greater distance and flexibility. They allow the company to offer and perform on-demand services.
“Together, these achievements position DEXA among an elite group of companies — alongside Amazon Prime Air, Google Wing, and Zipline — recognized for their readiness to scale drone delivery operations safely and nationally," DEXA said in a release.
The FAA’s Part 135 certification allows DEXA to conduct “beyond visual line of sight” operations for compensation, a step toward large-scale, commercial drone delivery across the United States, the business said.
Credit: Marshall Gorby
Credit: Marshall Gorby
Additionally, the DE-2020 drone’s S-1 List approval confirms its airworthiness, the company said.
“This is a momentous achievement for DEXA,” said Beth Flippo, chief executive of DEXA. “For a small company like ours to earn the same certifications as some of the largest corporations in the world is a true testament to our team’s innovation, dedication, and relentless pursuit of advancing drone logistics.”
“Being named to the S-1 List is an important milestone and a significant achievement,” said Russell Kline, the company’s chief regulatory officer.
With both certifications in place, DEXA said its goal remains 15-minute drone delivery to communities across the country.
Through its “DEXA NOW” app, the company said it offers customers delivery of groceries, essentials and convenience items.
The DE-2020 hexacopter — a remote-controlled aircraft with six rotors made in Dayton — merges autonomous flight systems with safety protocols, the company said.
“The proprietary drone is built to handle real-world delivery demands while supporting sustainability goals by reducing carbon emissions and road congestion,” DEXA said.
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