DoorDash receives FAA Part 135 certification and launches DoorDash Air
DoorDash announced its DoorDash Air program after obtaining a Part 135 certificate; commercial service was targeted for autumn 2026 and was not yet live.
Why it matters
DoorDash received FAA Part 135 air-carrier certification for its in-house DoorDash Air drone-delivery operation while continuing development of the aircraft and ground-to-air system.
Evidence notes
- DoorDash became the eighth U.S. drone operator to obtain Part 135 certification.
- The Labs team is developing the aircraft and integrated ground-to-air delivery system in-house.
- Commercial DoorDash Air operations are targeted for autumn 2026 and were not yet live at announcement.
Company context
Local-commerce platform operator building autonomous ground-delivery systems, delivery orchestration and an in-house drone-delivery operation.