Matternet Eyes Drone Delivery Scale-Up As BVLOS Rules Near

Ben Goldstein May 21, 2026
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The M2 Quadcopter is the only type-certified delivery drone in the U.S.

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Matternet is positioning itself for rapid expansion in drone delivery as the regulatory framework for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations in the U.S. nears completion, founder and CEO Andreas Raptopoulos said in an interview. The Mountain View, California-based company, which recently...
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