Uber has 발표 a strategic partnership with Flytrex, marking its first investment in drone delivery and a significant leap into autonomous aerial logistics.
The collaboration will kick off with pilot programs in select Uber Eats markets across the United States by year’s end. The initiative will integrate Flytrex’s FAA-authorized autonomous drone delivery system with Uber’s global platform and logistics capabilities, aiming to deliver a seamless, fast, and scalable end-to-end experience.
Uber’s broader vision is to build the world’s most adaptable multimodal delivery network – expanding beyond traditional vehicles to include sidewalk robots and now, autonomous drones. Flytrex, one of only four companies approved by the FAA for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, brings critical technology and operational know-how to the table. This partnership is expected to enable rapid deliveries while easing urban congestion and reducing emissions.
As part of the deal, Uber is making its first financial investment in drone technology through Flytrex to accelerate the development and deployment of aerial delivery systems.
“Autonomous technology is transforming mobility and delivery faster than ever before,” said Sarfraz Maredia, President of Autonomous Mobility and Delivery at Uber.
“With Flytrex, we’re entering the next chapter – bringing the speed and sustainability of drone delivery to the Uber Eats platform, at scale, for the first time. Together, we’ll reshape how food, convenience items, and other essentials move through cities.”
“The promise of autonomous vehicles is here, redefining logistics on the ground and in the air,” said Noam Bardin, Executive Chairman of Flytrex.
“Autonomous drones are the future of food delivery – fast, affordable, and hands-free. Flytrex has already delivered over 200,000 meals to suburban households in the past three years. Partnering with Uber – pioneers of ground-based mobility – brings together proven logistics expertise with aerial innovation. Together, we’re building the infrastructure for a future where autonomous systems seamlessly move goods through our communities, making faster, safer, and more sustainable delivery the new standard.”
Flytrex has completed more than 200,000 deliveries across the US, operating under FAA-certified safety protocols that demonstrate its drones can safely coexist with manned aircraft. By integrating Flytrex’s BVLOS-certified drones with Uber’s extensive network of restaurants, merchants, and consumers, the partnership aims to unlock faster, safer, and more cost-effective last-mile logistics at scale.
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