DEXA Achieves Key FAA Waiver, Advancing BVLOS Drone Deliveries

DEXA (Drone Express) has announced that it has been granted FAA’s Part 107 Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver in Winston Salem, North Carolina. This significant milestone allows DEXA to expand its drone delivery operations and bring faster, more convenient service to a broader customer base.

The BVLOS waiver enables DEXA’s drones to fly beyond the pilot’s line of sight, allowing for longer-distance flights without direct visual oversight. This is essential for scaling drone delivery operations, as it significantly broadens the delivery range and reach. With this approval, DEXA can now conduct complex operations in airspace traditionally more restricted for drone flights, opening new markets and enhancing the flexibility of its services.

“This approval marks a significant milestone in advancing safe and scalable drone deliveries,” said Beth Flippo, CEO of DEXA. “We’re excited to expand our capabilities and bring our innovative delivery solutions to even more customers.”

Together, these waivers position DEXA to further transform the logistics industry by providing streamlined, scalable, and compliant drone delivery solutions across diverse environments.

Kim Stevens

Kim Stevens is the publisher of State Aviation Journal, which he founded in 2009. A longtime commercial-rated pilot, he was introduced to state aviation in 1992 as Director of the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics, later serving as Deputy Division Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Division. From 2013 to 2018, he was Director of Communications and Operations for the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) in Washington, D.C. Relocating to North Carolina, Kim worked for the Raleigh-Durham International Airport for two years and now concentrates solely on the Journal. Prior to his aviation career, Kim spent a decade in the newspaper and magazine business.