Monday, October 26, 2026 · Daily editionET --:--:--

Drones

Matternet presented a new drone, the M3, with paid service aimed for the second half of 2027. The M3 does not yet have an FAA type certificate, the FAA's sign-off on an aircraft design.

A dated step forward on the record

What the source says

“Commercial service is targeted for the second half of 2027. The M3 has no FAA type certificate”
DroneXL, 28 Sept 2026

What it means

Matternet M2, from Matternet, is at stage 4 of 5 on our ladder: paying customers. Its stage is set by other milestones on its record; this one adds to the history.

Human help: The maker hasn't said whether people help it remotely.