The Matternet M2 is a US autonomous delivery drone/logistics platform carrying up to 2 kg over ~20 km; the first delivery drone to receive FAA Type and Production Certification. Used for medical and parcel delivery.
| Country | USA |
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| Subcategory | Cargo / Logistics |
| Subtype | Autonomous delivery quadcopter |
| Role | Autonomous package delivery |
| Classification | Logistics/delivery UAV |
| Mission | medical/parcel delivery, urban logistics |
| Datalink | Cloud-based C2 / cellular |
| Variants | M2; Matternet Station |
| Operators | Healthcare/logistics partners (US, Switzerland) |
| Frame type | Quadcopter |
| Propulsion | Electric (4 rotors, swappable battery) |
| Range (km) | 20 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Export status | Commercial/civil |
| Launch method | VTOL from station |
| Autonomy level | Fully autonomous (BVLOS) |
| Recovery method | VTOL precision landing |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Max payload (kg) | 2 |
| Standard sensors | GPS, precision landing sensors |
| Production status | In production / operational |
| Airframe / lift type | Multirotor – quad |
| Control / autonomy level | Fully autonomous (human-off-the-loop, AI-navigated), RC line-of-sight – BVLOS |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – civil | Delivery / logistics |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Range / endurance | Close range (5–50 km, 1–6 hrs) |
| Signature / detectability | RF-emitting |
| Threat vector | Smuggling / payload delivery |