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Good to catch up with Emily at Mountain View Voice on our drone delivery program in Mountain View!

Delivery drones take off in Mountain View, Sunnyvale Delivery drones are taking to the skies in Mountain View and Sunnyvale, dropping off small packages outside people’s homes.

Our pilot program in Silicon Valley has completed over hundreds of deliveries, showcasing the potential of ultra-fast, convenient service. Customers have enjoyed receiving some of our most popular items—like Tony’s Chocolonely bars and Blue Bottle Coffee—delivered straight to their backyard. As we continue to refine and expand our capabilities, we’re excited to shape the future of on-demand delivery.

A major upcoming milestone in the regulatory environment for commercial drones is the release of the draft Part 108 rule. This rule is expected to enable economical BVLOS operations at scale by moving away from the need for waivers and exemptions. One of the last hurdles before the draft rule is released to the public is a final review by the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). As part of this review, OIRA invited comments from industry in a series of calls last week. We provided a statement on behalf of healthcare applications for delivery drones, and urged quick release of this important rule.

Read more at https://www.matternet.com/newsroom/drone-delivery-in-healthcare