Matternet Announces Progress Toward Drone Type Certificate

Matternet M2 quadcopter carries UPS package
Credit: UPS
Drone manufacturer Matternet said it has reached a major milestone in obtaining FAA type certification of its M2 quadcopter. Matternet on May 12 said the U.S.-built M2 is approved to begin durability and reliability (D&R) testing, one of the final steps to achieving type certification. The Mountain...
Bill Carey

Bill covers business aviation and advanced air mobility for Aviation Week Network. A former newspaper reporter, he has also covered the airline industry, military aviation, commercial space and uncrewed aircraft systems. He is the author of 'Enter The Drones, The FAA and UAVs in America,' published in 2016.

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