Every flight, every aircraft, and every operational decision follows a structured oversight.
Dexa operates under a Federal Aviation Administration Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate and is listed on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Secretary’s S-1 list. In plain terms, this means Dexa is formally recognized as a U.S. air carrier authorized to transport property for compensation under structured federal aviation oversight.
Together, these approvals place Dexa in the same regulatory category as traditional regional cargo operators, allowing operations to scale with higher regulatory credibility.
There are two parts to this recognition:
An FAA-approved operations manual
Ongoing inspections and oversight
Structured pilot training programs
Outlined maintenance and safety procedures
Drones are often limited to how far they can go in order to stay within the pilot’s line of site. Dexa holds a national Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver from the FAA, allowing our drones to travel long distances without the pilot needing to physically see the drone.
The BVLOS eliminates the need for case-by-case FAA approval. Instead of applying for permission on every flight, Dexa can use this blanket approval nationwide, which offers a critical milestone for making drone delivery commercially viable.
Flight Altitude
325ft AGL (above ground level)
Flight Path
Our drones fly pre-determined routes that avoid restricted airspace, potential hazards, and sensitive areas like schools.
Delivery
We are working to enable 24/7 operations, but specific hours are dependent on partner and specific site operations.
Hours: Operations are normally conducted during daylight hours, unless otherwise requested. Specific hours are dependent on the partner and operations at that site.
Weather Limitations: Operations will be suspended when there are:
Dexa currently operates under Visual Flight Rules.
Safety is ultimately defined by how systems perform in real time…in the air, across shared airspace, and under operational pressure.
Before launching at a new site, Dexa evaluates:
Dexa maintains strict no-fly zones by integrating FAA-defined restrictions and monitoring flights to prevent entry into protected airspace. Temporary Flight Restrictions and other active notices are checked daily.
ADS-B is like GPS navigation for the sky. Aircraft broadcast their position using a transmitter that displays their GPS location on the globe.
Our drone is designed to complete each delivery on its own using systems and a preloaded flight plan. Our pilots step in only when necessary.
Prior to operations at a new location, Dexa works with local leaders and safety organizations to discuss operations in the area and ensure leaders are aware and fully informed on how Dexa operates and its safety protocols. Dexa also engages directly with the local community through demos and Q&A sessions prior to initial operations.
Centralized Remote Operations
All future flights will be a 3:1 ratio once the FAA approves to Remote Operations Center. Right now we are 1:1.
Escalation & Contingency Protocols
Dexa operations are designed to anticipate edge cases. Each aircraft operates under predefined contingency logic that includes:
Each flight is continuously monitored. If an anomaly occurs, control can be transferred immediately to a supervising operator while the primary pilot resumes monitoring nominal operations.
Built for Complex Airspace
Dexa’s certification, BVLOS authority, and centralized operations enable deployment in dense, shared airspace environments. Our systems are engineered to function predictably within regulated U.S. airspace while maintaining airline-level operational discipline.
Dexa’s model incorporates redundancy across multiple levels:
Dexa operates under an FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate and is listed on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Secretary’s S-1 list. This means Dexa has received both safety certification from the FAA and economic authority from the DOT to operate as a U.S. air carrier.
Flights are currently monitored on the operating site by one of our pilots. The goal is to eventually move it to our remote operations center.
Dexa aircraft are equipped with automated contingency protocols, including predefined safe responses, mission abort logic, and structured operator handoff procedures. Safety layers exist at the aircraft, communications, and operational levels.
Yes. Dexa’s Part 135 certification, BVLOS authorization, and centralized operational structure are designed to support operations within shared and complex U.S. airspace environments.
Dexa aircraft are engineered and tested to operate across a defined range of environmental conditions, including variable wind and typical seasonal weather patterns. Each mission is evaluated using real-time weather data and operational risk assessments before launch. If conditions fall outside approved safety thresholds, flights are automatically delayed or grounded.
BVLOS stands for Beyond Visual Line of Sight. Under standard drone rules, pilots must keep aircraft within direct visual range. Dexa holds a national BVLOS waiver from the FAA, allowing aircraft to operate beyond visual range under structured authorization. This approval is essential for scalable, long-distance commercial delivery.
Yes. All pilots hold FAA Part 107 certification and complete operator-specific training under Dexa’s FAA-approved program. This includes ground instruction, flight evaluations, and recurrent training.
Most commercial drone operators fly under Part 107 regulations, which limit operational scale and structure. Dexa operates under Part 135 — an airline-level certification framework requiring structured manuals, training programs, maintenance procedures, and ongoing FAA oversight.
