MightyFly, a pioneering company specializing in autonomous cargo aircraft for expedited logistics, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first large autonomous cargo eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) company to receive FAA flight corridor approval in the United States. This approval marks a pivotal moment in the company’s journey, showcasing its advancements in autonomous flight technology and regulatory cooperation.
The approval process, confirmed via a Freedom of Information Act inquiry in late March 2024, was based on certification granted on January 25th, 2024. It includes a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) for a flight corridor of up to 5,000 feet in altitude between the New Jerusalem and Byron Airports in California. Additionally, MightyFly has obtained a Special Airworthiness Certification (SAC), enabling the company to test Beyond Visual Line of Site (BVLOS) capabilities while utilizing a chase airplane.