UPS CEO Sees Safety Expertise Behind FAA Drone Approval

What significant achievement has UPS accomplished with the FAA and DEOTI?

• They developed a new type of drone technology.

• They launched a new passenger airline service.

• They received the full part 135 certification for drone operations.

• They became the first to use drones for military purposes.

What new capability does the certification allow UPS to perform?

• Operate drones only during the day.

• Fly drones beyond the line of sight.

• Operate drones without any control center.

• Use drones for personal deliveries.

What is one of the new operational capabilities UPS can perform with the certification?

• Operate drones without any human oversight.

• Operate drones from a centralized control center.

• Use drones for underwater deliveries.

• Fly drones only in rural areas.

What is a significant advantage of the new certification for UPS?

• Exclusive rights to fly drones in Europe.

• Permission to use drones for passenger transport.

• Ability to carry payloads over 55 pounds.

• Authorization to fly drones in restricted airspace.

How does the certification enhance drone operations for UPS?

• By limiting drone flights to a single location.

• By enabling a single pilot to manage multiple drones.

• By allowing drones to operate without any paths.

• By restricting drone operations to daylight hours.