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FAA grants DoorDash Part 135 air carrier certification for DoorDash Air drone delivery

DoorDash received Part 135 air carrier certification from the FAA, authorizing it to operate a commercial drone delivery service in the United States. The company unveiled DoorDash Air, an in-house drone delivery program with custom-built aircraft designed by DoorDash Labs.

Occurred 2026-07-29 · Dot at Phoenix, Arizona, USA · DoorDash · Phoenix, Arizona, USA · Sidewalk delivery

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  1. TechCrunch · https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/29/doordash-is-building-its-own-drone-delivery-business/ · 2026-07-29
  2. DoorDash Blog · https://about.doordash.com/en-us/news/doordash-air · 2026-07-29

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What happened in FAA grants DoorDash Part 135 air carrier certification for DoorDash Air drone delivery?
DoorDash received Part 135 air carrier certification from the FAA, authorizing it to operate a commercial drone delivery service in the United States. The company unveiled DoorDash Air, an in-house drone delivery program with custom-built aircraft designed by DoorDash Labs.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on July 29, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in FAA grants DoorDash Part 135 air carrier certification for DoorDash Air drone delivery?
Dot by DoorDash is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Has anyone responded to FAA grants DoorDash Part 135 air carrier certification for DoorDash Air drone delivery?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of FAA grants DoorDash Part 135 air carrier certification for DoorDash Air drone delivery?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-21

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Last reviewed 2026-08-21

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