Your next DoorDash order could arrive with a flight path instead of a driver.DoorDash has earned FAA Part 135 air carrier certification and launched DoorDash Air, its in-house drone delivery program.
The company now has federal authorization to operate a commercial drone delivery service in the United States.Yes, the app you use for burgers, groceries and late-night snacks is entering the airline business.However, this does not mean a DoorDash drone will hover over your driveway tomorrow.
The company still needs added operational approvals.It also has not announced its first markets or a firm launch schedule for its custom aircraft.CyberGuy Live: Missed "Sick of Spam?" Get the replay and checklistOur free CyberGuy Live class, "Sick of Spam?", has ended, but you can still watch the full replay and download our spam-stopping checklist.
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(DoorDash)DoorDash announced the FAA certification on July 29, 2026.The company says it is the eighth drone operator to earn this type of federal air carrier certificate.
The FAA uses Part 135 certification for companies that carry other people's property for payment.For drones, it provides the regulatory path for commercial package deliveries beyond a pilot's direct line of sight.Getting certified requires a five-phase FAA review.
The agency evaluates the operator's aircraft, maintenance procedures and safety program.Even after earning the certificate, an operator still needs airspace authorization.
It may also need exemptio...