Matternet Expands Part 135 Drone Delivery Network with Beeline UAS Partnership
Mountain View-based Matternet has announced an operational partnership with Beeline UAS to enhance its commercial drone delivery network in the United States. This partnership, revealed on July 15, 2026, will see Beeline operate the Matternet platform under its FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate, joining existing partners Ameriflight and UPS Flight Forward.
Bay Area and Los Angeles the First Targets
The initial focus of the partnership will be on expanding beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Matternet emphasizes that autonomous aerial delivery can expedite the transport of time-sensitive goods, particularly in regions characterized by heavy traffic congestion and high labor costs. Beeline will utilize Matternet’s technology to support delivery-as-a-service agreements with clients in the food, retail, and healthcare sectors.
CEOs on the Operator Network
Andreas Raptopoulos, founder and CEO of Matternet, expressed pride in welcoming Beeline UAS to their network of Part 135 operators. He stated, “Long-term leadership in drone delivery will be determined by the ability to safely deploy, manage and scale fleets of autonomous aircraft through an integrated technology platform and a strong operating network. Beeline will play an important role in that strategy, increasing our capacity to expand efficiently into new markets.”
Toby Woods, founder and CEO of Beeline UAS, highlighted their mission to enable safe and scalable drone operations. He noted, “Matternet has built one of the most advanced drone delivery platforms in the world, and we’re excited to help support the next phase of its growth. Together, we’re creating an operational model that can bring the benefits of drone delivery to more communities across America.”
Multi-Operator Strategy for Scale
Matternet’s multi-operator strategy aims to provide the operational capacity, geographic reach, and flexibility necessary for rapid commercial growth while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
About Matternet and Beeline
Matternet is known for developing the M2 drone, the Matternet Station, and the Matternet Software Platform. The company began its humanitarian missions in 2014, launched B2B healthcare operations in Europe in 2017 and in the U.S. in 2019, and expanded into B2C delivery in Silicon Valley in 2024. Matternet has reported over 60,000 commercial flights across urban and suburban areas in the U.S. and Europe, including a long-standing UPS hospital delivery network.
Beeline UAS operates as a B2B solutions provider, integrating uncrewed aerial systems into the national airspace system and regulatory framework. Operating under its FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate, Beeline focuses on providing operational infrastructure, regulatory expertise, and scalable frameworks for its platform partners.