Drone Express, now operating as DEXA, has reached two major milestones in its mission to bring fast, autonomous drone deliveries to your doorstep. The Ohio-based company has received FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certification, allowing it to fly drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for commercial deliveries across the US. It also earned a spot on the Department of Transportation’s S-1 List — an exclusive list of drones approved for safe, national operations.
With these approvals, DEXA joins a very small group of companies — including Amazon Prime Air, Google’s Wing, and Zipline — that are officially cleared to scale up drone delivery services nationwide.
“This is a momentous achievement,” says Beth Flippo, CEO of DEXA. “For a small company like ours to reach this level is a testament to our team’s hard work and innovation.”
The DE-2020 drone, a six-rotor aircraft built entirely in the US, passed strict airworthiness standards to qualify for the S-1 List. With this recognition, DEXA doesn’t need to rely on third-party aircraft and can operate using its own certified tech.
With the green light from the FAA, DEXA is ready to ramp up operations through its DEXA NOW app, which promises 15-minute delivery of everyday essentials, groceries, and convenience items. The company says its drone deliveries not only cut down delivery times but also help reduce carbon emissions and road traffic.
“This puts us on a clear path to make drone delivery an everyday convenience,” Flippo says.
Founded in 2021, DEXA is aiming to change how goods move from store to doorstep — one fast, eco-friendly drone flight at a time.
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