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Matternet Inc.

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Matternet is a pioneering company specializing in autonomous drone delivery networks. It offers advanced drone systems designed for ultra-fast, cost-effective, and zero-emission package deliveries. Matternet's technology is transforming sectors like healthcare and commerce by enabling precise and reliable deliveries in both developed and emerging markets. The company holds a significant achievement as the first to receive FAA Type Certification for its drone systems, underscoring its leadership in the drone delivery industry.

Founded: 2011

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Matternet Company Overview

Matternet, founded in Mountain View, California, is a leading innovator in autonomous drone delivery systems. The company has made a name for itself by developing and operating advanced drone networks that offer rapid, low-cost, and sustainable delivery solutions. At the core of Matternet’s technology is its groundbreaking FAA Type Certified drone, a first in the industry, which highlights the company’s commitment to safety, reliability, and cutting-edge performance. This certification has been a significant achievement, underscoring Matternet's position as a pioneer in the drone delivery sector. Matternet’s drones are designed to meet the demands of high-frequency, precision delivery, particularly in sectors like healthcare. They are used to transport medical supplies, lab samples, and other critical materials, ensuring timely and secure deliveries that traditional methods often struggle to achieve. This capability has been particularly transformative in healthcare, where speed and accuracy are essential. By leveraging autonomous technology, Matternet has facilitated the delivery of vital resources in both urban and remote environments, improving healthcare outcomes and operational efficiency. Beyond healthcare, Matternet’s impact is felt across various industries, including e-commerce, where the need for fast, reliable delivery continues to grow. The company has successfully completed tens of thousands of flights in major cities across the United States and Europe, demonstrating its operational prowess and adherence to stringent regulatory standards. These flights have proven the feasibility of drone delivery in densely populated areas, paving the way for broader adoption. Matternet’s mission is to continue advancing the capabilities of its drone networks, with a focus on expanding their reach and efficiency. The company’s innovations are not only shaping the future of logistics but also contributing to the development of a new, sustainable infrastructure for global commerce.

Management Team

Andreas Raptopoulos Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, President, and Board Member
Jason Secore Chief Financial Officer
Yasser Bahjatt Co-Founder & Lead Engineer

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News

Matternet and UPS Expand Hospital Delivery Network

Matternet and UPS have expanded their ground-breaking hospital delivery network, adding North Carolina’s Wake Forest Baptist Health medical campus to their operations.

Drone deliveries are making their case in a crisis

How Everdrone, Wing, Zipline and Matternet are responding to the coronavirus outbreak.

Matternet’s Station is a ‘safe drone portal’ for hospitals

Matternet describes its updated Station product as a "safe drone portal" for hospital systems and customers in health care.

Matternet Partners with Robotic Skies for Global Unmanned Aircraft Maintenance Support

Matternet, a pioneer in drone delivery for medical applications, announced the company’s partnership with Robotic Skies, a global maintenance network for commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), to provide field service and repair support for operators who fly the Matternet M2 drone logistics system.

UCSD hospital gets a drone delivery program powered by Matternet and UPS

Drone delivery may not make a lot of sense for food or parcel delivery yet, but for hospitals it could be a lifesaver. A new test program is being inaugurated at UC San Diego’s Jacobs Medical Center, where Matternet drones operated by UPS will fly blood samples and other items to and from other nearby facilities.

The Doctor Who Used to Be a Pilot Helped Create a Drone Delivery Service

Surgeon and former pilot Stuart Ginn worked with Matternet and UPS to create a drone delivery program that couriers lab samples to medical offices in Raleigh, N.C.

Matternet Raises Strategic Investment from McKesson Ventures

Matternet, a pioneer in drone delivery for medical applications, announced a strategic investment from McKesson Ventures. The round of funding will provide Matternet with access to a broad set of opportunities in the U.S. healthcare logistics market and accelerate existing partnerships in key international

UPS and CVS deliver prescription medicine via drone to US residential customers for the first time

UPS is rolling along with its drone delivery program, working with partner CVS Pharmacy to deliver prescription drugs to customer doorsteps via its newly deployed commercial drones. UPS delivered medications to two paying customers on November 1 using the Matternet M2 drone system that the logistics company is using in partnership with Matternet.

UPS Strikes Agreements to Use Drones to Deliver Medical Supplies

United Parcel Service is striking a series of drone-delivery agreements with health-care groups as it develops new technology pitched to the growing medical market.

UPS Wins First Approval To Operate Wider-Scale Drone Delivery Service In U.S.

UPS has received FAA certification to operate a drone airline, beating competitors like Amazon and Alphabet’s Wing to the milestone and giving the logistics giant the ability to go nationwide with a medical delivery service that it has piloted at a North Carolina hospital with Matternet.

UPS partners with drone startup Matternet for medical sample deliveries

Unmanned drone deliveries are making their way inside the UPS network. Thanks to a partnership with drone startup Matternet, UPS will start delivering medical samples via unmanned drones at WakeMed’s hospital in Raleigh, N.C.

Matternet, SwissDrones To Fly With Lufthansa's SafeDrone Health

Lufthansa Technik (Booth H71) has signed contracts with drone manufacturers Matternet and SwissDrones to provide its SafeDrone Health cloud-based service.