DoorDash Drone Delivery Division: FAA Certification

DoorDash is taking to the skies. The delivery giant has established an official airborne logistics division after securing FAA Part 135 certification, allowing it to operate commercial delivery drones for autonomous last-mile deliveries.

This certification represents a major step forward for commercial drone logistics in the US. Developers writing spatial indexing code can format routing coordinates using [Code Formatter](/tools/code-formatter/).

Securing the FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate

The custom drone fleet is designed to transport food and medicine packages up to three miles in under ten minutes. The drones utilize real-time obstacle avoidance sensors to safely navigate trees, power lines, and building structures.

Optimizing Flight Paths for Urban Densely Populated Areas

Initial testing will launch in selected suburban markets before expanding to high-density areas. The company aims to reduce last-mile delivery costs by up to 50% through aerial automation.