Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 49.95
November 19, 2021
Drone deliveries got a boost today, as Flytrex Inc. announced that it has raised a $40 million Series C round, which brings its total funding to $60 million. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it will use the funds to ramp up its expansion across the U.S. and advance partnerships with leading retailers and quick-service restaurants. “On-demand drone delivery has skyrocketed since the pandemic began and is becoming much more mainstream, much faster than expected,” said Yariv Bash, co-founder and CEO of Flytrex. “We’re excited to continue working with the FAA, the North Carolina Department of Transportation, and others to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 47.00
October 26, 2021
…starting to become more common, thanks to careful collaboration. Flytrex Inc. today announced the expansion of its drone delivery service to Holly Springs, N.C. The Fayetteville, N.C.-based provider said it has partnered with local authorities and restaurant chains to begin delivering food to front and back yards in the neighborhood of Forest Springs. Flytrex will bring orders to dozens of households in the area that have opted into the service. The company added that it will conduct all flights under Part 107, within visual line of sight, following the highest U.S. safety standards. “We are soaring into a new age…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.03
June 18, 2021
…the first national restaurant chain to offer “door-to-backyard” drone delivery. It is working with Tel Aviv, Israel-based drone provider Flytrex Aviation Ltd. and will begin the pilot with 10 restaurants in Southern California.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 48.10
May 25, 2021
Flytrex Aviation Ltd. today said it is expanding its drone delivery service in Fayetteville, N.C., after receiving approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate its drone systems above people. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said the FAA waiver will allow it to make the largest-scale backyard drone deliveries to date. With more than 50 years of aerospace and defense experience, Flytrex claimed that its direct-to-consumer service lets retailers and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) cater to a wider customer base with faster, safer, and cheaper deliveries than ever before. The company added that it is helping to set new drone safety…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 54.18
March 21, 2021
Flytrex last week said it had closed $8 million in financing led by existing investors Benhamou Global Ventures (BGV) and btov. The financing complements a recently awarded grant from the Israel Innovation Authority for a total of $9.3 million. Flytrex said it will use the funds to expand its footprint across the U.S. and scale up its production and research and development capabilities. The financing follows a 2019 round, bringing total funding to $20.3 million, said the company, which claimed to be a leader in on-demand drone delivery for food and retail. Flytrex said the investment comes in the wake…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.58
September 04, 2019
…systems irrelevant, say officials at the upstart drone company Flytrex. Along with the drone services firm Causey Aviation Unmanned, Flytrex has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to begin its on-demand, unmanned food delivery via commercial drones for local residents in Holly Springs, N.C. “Given the expediency of drones for food delivery, Flytrex requires no additional technology to preserve perishable cargo,” says Yariv Bash, CEO and co-founder of Flytrex. “Once up and running, flight time from pick up to drop off is within a few minutes, and faster than any alternative.” Pending the approved proposal, Flytrex drones will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 49.04
August 28, 2019
…temperature control system irrelevant, says the upstart drone company, Flytrex. Along with the drone services firm, Causey Aviation Unmanned, it has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to begin food deliveries by drone in Holly Springs, North Carolina. Flytrex will soon begin its on-demand, unmanned food delivery via commercial drones for local residents, says Yariv Bash, CEO and Co-Founder of Flytrex. “Given the expediency of drones for food delivery, Flytrex requires no additional technology to preserve perishable cargo,” he adds. “Once up and running, flight time from pick up to drop off is within a few minutes, faster…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 91.96
August 23, 2017
Flytrex offers autonomous delivery drones and the cloud platform that automatically manages flights. Its systems are also aware of topography, man-made objects, weather and more. The company claimed that it supplies an end-to-end, completely tailored solution. Flytrex also holds one of the largest databases in the world for drone flights, gathering data from more than 15,000 Flytrex hardware black boxes in 90 countries.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 56.76
August 23, 2017
AHA, one of Iceland's largest eCommerce companies, partnered with Flytrex to expand its' delivery bandwidth and find new, efficient ways to deliver goods to customers around the city of Reykjavik. Using Flytrex's drone delivery system, AHA is now delivering goods between two parts of the city that are separated by a wide river, dramatically cutting delivery times and costs. Flytrex's system operates alongside AHA's existing vehicle-based delivery network, increasing its daily deliveries capacity, without increasing manpower. Whether it's food, flowers or a new phone, delivering products is now as instant as ordering. “This puts us at the forefront in what…
