FAA Initiates Airworthiness Review for A2Z Drone Delivery’s Longtail AirDock Edition
Date: May 12, 2025
A2Z Drone Delivery, Inc. has officially announced that it is undergoing an FAA airworthiness review for its commercial drone platform, the Longtail AirDock Edition. This significant step is aimed at integrating the Longtail into ongoing commercial delivery operations or obtaining new Part 107 waivers for package deliveries, including operations over populated areas and roadways.
The Longtail AirDock Edition is described as an off-the-shelf UAV designed for last-mile delivery services and other unmanned aerial operations. Featuring a hexacopter design, this drone can deliver payloads weighing up to 11 lbs (5 kg) using its onboard winch across distances of up to 12.4 miles (20 km). Its efficiency improves when transporting lighter items, making it well-suited for local parcel deliveries, emergency medical supplies, and even search and rescue operations.
A2Z’s CEO and Co-founder, Aaron Zhang, emphasized the reliability of the Longtail AirDock Edition, claiming that it has demonstrated safety and dependability through extensive testing. He further stated that A2Z is committed to rigorous testing to align with evolving regulations in the commercial drone industry within the United States.
This review by the FAA is pivotal for the future of commercial drone deliveries and other unmanned enterprise operations.
For more information about A2Z Drone Delivery and the Longtail AirDock Edition, visit their official website: A2Z Drone Delivery.
