SAN FRANCISCO – Uber Technologies has announced a pivotal collaboration with Flytrex, marking its inaugural investment in drone delivery technology. This strategic alliance is a significant leap forward in the domain of autonomous logistics.

<h2>Launch of Drone Delivery Pilot by Year-End</h2>
<p>The innovative service is set to commence with pilot programs in select Uber Eats markets across the U.S. by the end of the year. It will integrate Flytrex’s cutting-edge autonomous drone delivery system with Uber’s robust global platform, creating a seamless end-to-end experience tailored for speed, safety, and scalability.</p>

<h2>Expanding the Delivery Network</h2>
<p>Uber aspires to establish the world's most flexible and multimodal delivery network. This expansion goes beyond traditional methods—cars, bikes, and couriers—to include sidewalk robots and now autonomous aerial delivery. Flytrex stands out as one of only four drone delivery providers authorized by the FAA for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, combining technological prowess with operational expertise to ensure that consumers can receive their orders in minutes, all while alleviating congestion and reducing emissions.</p>

<h2>Investment in Future Technology</h2>
<p>As part of this strategic relationship, Uber is making its first investment in drone technology, with an aim to expedite the development and deployment of this groundbreaking service alongside Flytrex.</p>

<h2>Leadership Insights</h2>
<p>Sarfraz Maredia, President of Autonomous Mobility and Delivery at Uber, stated: “Autonomous technology is transforming mobility and delivery faster than ever before. With Flytrex, we’re entering the next chapter—bringing the speed and sustainability of drone delivery to the Uber Eats platform, at scale, for the first time. Together, we’ll reshape how food, convenience items, and other essentials move through cities.”</p>

<p>Noam Bardin, Executive Chairman of Flytrex, echoed this sentiment: “The promise of autonomous vehicles is here, redefining logistics on the ground and in the air. Autonomous drones are the future of food delivery—fast, affordable, and hands-free. Flytrex has already delivered over 200,000 meals to suburban households in the past three years. Partnering with Uber—pioneers of ground-based mobility—brings together proven logistics expertise with aerial innovation. Together, we’re building the infrastructure for a future where autonomous systems seamlessly move goods through our communities, making faster, safer, and more sustainable delivery the new standard.”</p>

<h2>Proven Track Record and Future Potential</h2>
<p>To date, Flytrex has accomplished over 200,000 deliveries across the U.S. while adhering to FAA-certified safety standards. This achievement showcases their drones' ability to safely and reliably coexist with manned aircraft. Integrating Flytrex’s BVLOS-certified drones with Uber's comprehensive network of restaurants, merchants, and consumers will unlock faster and more efficient last-mile logistics at scale.</p>

<h2>Transforming Delivery Experiences</h2>
<p>The introduction of drone delivery has the potential to radically reduce delivery times, that will lower costs, and cut emissions compared to conventional methods—envisioning a future where everything, from dinner to essential items, can arrive in minutes instead of hours.</p>