{"id":31382,"date":"2025-04-21T14:14:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T14:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=31382"},"modified":"2025-04-21T14:14:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T14:14:36","slug":"dexa-achieves-faa-part-135-certification-and-s-1-list-approval","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/national-news\/dexa-achieves-faa-part-135-certification-and-s-1-list-approval\/%20","title":{"rendered":"DEXA Achieves FAA Part 135 Certification and S-1 List Approval"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DEXA (Drone Express) has announced two major milestones: official receipt of FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certification and the inclusion of its DE-2020 drone on the Secretary of Transportation\u2019s S-1 List of Approved UAS under Section 44807. Together, these achievements position DEXA among an elite group of companies\u2014alongside Amazon Prime Air, Google Wing, and Zipline\u2014recognized for their readiness to scale drone delivery operations safely and nationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The FAA\u2019s Part 135 certification allows DEXA to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations for compensation, unlocking the potential for large-scale, commercial drone delivery across the United States. Additionally, the DE-2020 drone\u2019s S-1 List approval confirms its airworthiness and reliability, demonstrating DEXA\u2019s strength not only as a drone operator but also as a U.S.-based manufacturer of certified sUAS (small Unmanned Aircraft Systems).<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cThis is a momentous achievement for DEXA,\u201d said Beth Flippo, CEO of DEXA. \u201cFor a small company like ours to earn the same certifications as some of the largest corporations in the world is a true testament to our team\u2019s innovation, dedication, and relentless pursuit of advancing drone logistics. We began this journey through the IPP and BEYOND programs, and we are proud to continue advancing toward full Type Certification. Working alongside the FAA throughout this process has been an incredible experience, and we are deeply grateful for their collaboration in shaping the future of autonomous delivery.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBeing named to the S-1 List is an important milestone and a significant achievement,\u201d added Russell Kline, Chief Regulatory Officer of DEXA. \u201cAs the manufacturer of a certified and airworthy sUAS, we can now scale our delivery operations nationwide more efficiently, without relying on third-party aircraft. This is a powerful step forward in our journey to lead the drone delivery revolution.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scaling Up to Serve Retailers and Consumers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With both certifications in place, DEXA is accelerating its mission to bring 15-minute drone delivery to communities across the country. Through its DEXA NOW app, the company offers consumers fast, reliable delivery of essentials, groceries, and convenience items\u2014providing an innovative alternative to traditional last-mile logistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The DE-2020 hexacopter, designed and manufactured in the U.S., merges advanced autonomous flight systems with stringent safety protocols. This proprietary drone is built to handle real-world delivery demands while supporting sustainability goals by reducing carbon emissions and road congestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur goal has always been to revolutionize delivery,\u201d added Flippo. \u201cNow, with Part 135 certification and S-1 List approval, we\u2019re ready to scale up, onboard new retail partners, and make drone delivery a daily convenience for consumers everywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

DEXA (Drone Express) has announced two major milestones: official receipt of FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certification and the inclusion of its DE-2020 drone on the Secretary of Transportation\u2019s S-1 List of Approved UAS under Section 44807. Together, these achievements position DEXA among an elite group of companies\u2014alongside Amazon Prime Air, Google Wing, and Zipline\u2014recognized […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":31383,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[115,127],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-31382","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national-news","category-unmanned-systems"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DE-2020-Manufactured-in-USA.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31382","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31382"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31382\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31385,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31382\/revisions\/31385"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31383"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31382"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31382"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31382"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}