Flytrex Achieves 100,000 Drone Deliveries, Pioneering Airborne Food Service In The US‌‌

Established in 2013 in Tel Aviv, Flytrex’s partners for on-demand drone delivery in several North Carolina and Texas locations. FLYTREX

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Flytrex, the first company to achieve direct backyard delivery via drone, just announced that it has completed 100,000 on-demand deliveries across its locations in suburban North Carolina and Texas, more than any other airborne food delivery service in the United States.

The announcement comes on the heels of the US Federal Aviation Administration approving drone flights without observers, which will help Flytrex scale its operations more quickly.

“Our drones offer rapid delivery services, reaching speeds of up to 32 miles per hour and covering distances up to five miles round trip, capable of delivering items in just five minutes,” said Flytrex CEO and cofounder Yariv Bash.

“Drone delivery is rapidly becoming a staple in the US, as it satisfies Americans’ hunger for instant gratification while benefiting the community and the planet with less road congestion and pollution.”

Bash, an Israeli engineer, previously cofounded SpaceIL a nonprofit organization that in April 2019 became the first private entity in history to reach the Moon.

Flytrex says its drones offer a sustainable, ecofriendly delivery option by reducing carbon emissions and decreasing road accidents. The company boasts its fastest delivery time at under two minutes for flight distances up to two miles. The drones can hold up to 5.5 pounds – not just prepared foods but also grocery items.

Average delivery time is reportedly four minutes and 30 seconds — significantly faster than the typical 8-12 minutes for a car delivery without traffic, and 15-20 minutes with traffic.