Tue, Mar 11, 2014
Says Pirker Ruling Prompted The Move
In response to the recent ruling by a federal judge to make commercial use of drones legal, FlowerDeliveryExpress.com says it will resume testing UAVs to deliver flowers in the metro Detroit area.
Along with other companies testing UAVs commercially, such as Amazon and Domino's Pizza, the company conducted the first flower delivery by drone just before Valentine's Day. However, in response to the FAA, which informed the company that commercial use is only authorized on a case-by-case basis, the company was forced to halt future testing with its aircraft.
"This ruling legalizing the commercial use of drones is unexpected and exciting news," said Wesley Berry, CEO, FlowerDeliveryExpress.com. "I fully intend to resume testing in the next few weeks."
Berry will include testing drones along with other methods of delivery as part of the company's beta test groups. "I'm looking forward to using drones for flower deliveries, and positioning the company at the forefront of successfully implementing this technology," said Berry. "Drones have arrived. We are prepared to fly forward."
The company recently launched a consumer beta program to test alternative delivery methods and other development efforts with a select group of customers before going to market. Consumers can sign up for the beta test group, but participation is not guaranteed, and you must be a U.S. resident.
(Image provided by flowerdeliveryexpress.com)
FMI: FlowerDeliveryExpress.com
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