The partnership focuses on safe and efficient UTM integration for BVLOS operations
Matternet, known for its urban drone delivery services, has entered into a strategic partnership with ANRA Technologies to improve airspace management for its drone networks. This partnership aims to support Matternet’s recent expansion of home delivery services and enable secure Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations in increasingly shared airspace environments.
Expanding drone delivery in urban areas
Following the launch of Silicon Valley’s first drone delivery service, Matternet’s collaboration with ANRA will integrate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Advanced Traffic Management (UTM) solutions. This integration will allow Matternet to expand its zero-emission rapid delivery operations in urban and suburban neighborhoods across the United States and internationally. Matternet’s pilot operations in Mountain View and Sunnyvale, California demonstrate the company’s commitment to transforming last-mile delivery with an emphasis on safety and environmental sustainability.
Andreas Raptopoulos, Founder and CEO of Matternet, said: “With our home delivery service now living in Silicon Valley, we are focused on expanding our operations to serve more communities. Working with ANRA Technologies provides us with additional UTM capabilities to help us expand our delivery networks while maintaining the highest security standards for Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations in shared airspace. This supports our vision of deploying Matternet technology in all major urban and suburban areas in the United States and Europe.
Enabling safe and efficient airspace management
The collaboration will strengthen Matternet’s ability to manage its drone networks in busy airspace. Using ANRA’s UTM system, Matternet tries to strategically avoid airspace conflicts with other aircraft. This integration helps Matternet drones safely navigate complex environments, supporting compliance with regulatory standards while reducing the risk of collision. The system will also support interoperability with other airspace users, including public safety agencies, to ensure efficient and safe operations.
Amit Ganjoo, CEO of ANRA Technologies, emphasized, “We are excited to partner with Matternet to advance urban drone delivery. By integrating our airspace management solutions, we aim to facilitate safe and efficient airspace operations, allowing Matternet to expand its services while enabling interoperability with other users, such as public safety agencies, who wish to fly in the same airspace.
A step towards sustainable urban logistics
This partnership is in line with Matternet’s broader goal of building an interconnected, zero-emissions logistics network. Matternet’s drone technology aims to reduce road traffic and improve air quality by moving some deliveries from the streets to the skies. As Matternet grows its operations with the support of ANRA’s UTM solution, the company is positioning its drone delivery services as a scalable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional transportation.
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