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DoorDash Launches FAA-Certified Drone Delivery Program
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The Story
DoorDash has launched DoorDash Air, an internal drone-delivery program developed by DoorDash Labs after obtaining FAA Part 135 air carrier certification. The company is building its own aircraft, operating infrastructure, merchant handoff systems, and dispatch tools while continuing to work with Wing and Flytrex. Drones are intended to complement human Dashers and Dot sidewalk robots, particularly for some short- and mid-range orders, but deployment locations and timing have not been disclosed.
First Article: 07/29/26
Latest Article: 07/31/26
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07-31-2026
DroneDJ
DoorDash received FAA Part 135 certification and launched DoorDash Air in the United States, enabling company-operated drone deliveries through its integrated marketplace platform.
07-31-2026
The Washington Post
DoorDash received approval on Wednesday to commercially operate an in-house drone delivery service, with neighborhood noise concerns accompanying the move toward food delivery by air.
07-30-2026
Morning Brew / Abigail Rubenstein
DoorDash received Federal Aviation Administration certification for DoorDash Air and plans to launch drone deliveries in select markets in fall 2026.
07-29-2026
CNBC
DoorDash launched DoorDash Air in the United States after the Federal Aviation Administration certified the company for commercial drone deliveries.
07-29-2026
Engadget / Kris Holt
The Federal Aviation Administration granted DoorDash Part 135 certification for DoorDash Air, enabling planned commercial drone deliveries in the United States this fall.
07-29-2026
Mashable
DoorDash launched DoorDash Air after receiving FAA Part 135 certification to provide integrated drone delivery for local businesses.
07-29-2026
Axios / Nathan Bomey
DoorDash received FAA authorization in the United States to launch DoorDash Air, an in-house drone delivery program supported by Part 135 certification.
07-29-2026
Yahoo Finance / Wajeeh Khan
The Federal Aviation Administration granted DoorDash Part 135 certification in the United States, enabling DoorDash Air to launch commercial deliveries using internally developed drones.
07-29-2026
DroneXL / Haye Kesteloo
DoorDash received FAA Part 135 certification in the United States and launched DoorDash Air to develop and operate geographically authorized drone deliveries.
07-29-2026
The Verge / Andrew J. Hawkins
DoorDash received FAA Part 135 certification in the United States to operate DoorDash Air, an internally developed drone delivery program for small food orders.
07-29-2026
DoorDash
DoorDash received FAA Part 135 certification in 2026 to operate DoorDash Air commercial drone deliveries through its existing marketplace and delivery network.
07-29-2026Yahoo Finance
DoorDash launched DoorDash Air in the United States on July 29 after receiving Federal Aviation Administration certification for commercial drone deliveries.
07-29-2026
Inc. / Connor Jewiss
DoorDash announced on July 29, 2026, that DoorDash Air received Federal Aviation Administration Part 135 certification for commercial drone deliveries in the United States.
07-29-2026
The Wall Street Journal
DoorDash is adding commercial drone deliveries to its transportation network after receiving Federal Aviation Administration certification and developing supporting aircraft, infrastructure, and software.
07-29-2026Yahoo Finance
DoorDash launched DoorDash Air on July 29 in the United States after receiving FAA certification for commercial drone deliveries.
07-29-2026
Business Insider / Lloyd Lee
DoorDash received U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Part 135 certification for DoorDash Air, with commercial drone deliveries planned for fall 2026 across the United States.
07-29-2026
AOL
DoorDash launched DoorDash Air on July 29 in the United States after receiving Federal Aviation Administration certification for commercial drone deliveries.
07-29-2026
Insurance Journal
DoorDash received FAA Part 135 certification in the United States to operate commercial delivery drones beyond visual line of sight and plans a fall launch.
07-29-2026
Baton Rouge Business Report
DoorDash received FAA certification in the United States to develop commercial drone deliveries through company-built aircraft and partner operators.
07-29-2026
Reuters
DoorDash launched DoorDash Air in the United States on July 29 after receiving Federal Aviation Administration certification for commercial drone deliveries.
07-29-2026
Bloomberg / Natalie Lung
DoorDash received Federal Aviation Administration Part 135 certification to operate commercial delivery drones beyond visual line of sight in the United States.
07-29-2026
TechCrunch / Kirsten Korosec
DoorDash received U.S. FAA Part 135 certification in the 2020s to develop DoorDash Air, a commercial drone delivery program in the United States.
07-29-2026
NBC10 Philadelphia / Max Molski
DoorDash received FAA Part 135 certification in the United States to operate commercial drones and is developing DoorDash Air through DoorDash Labs.
07-29-2026
DRONELIFE / Miriam McNabb
DoorDash received FAA Part 135 certification in the United States and launched DoorDash Air to operate commercial drone deliveries through an integrated logistics network.