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FlyTrex drone 'air traffic controller' role emerges in Dallas delivery market

FlyTrex has created a role called remote pilot in command (RPIC), where staff like Trevor Wischnewsky monitor fleets of delivery drones and coordinate airspace with competitors such as Zipline, Amazon, and Alphabet's Wing operating over Dallas. The job requires FAA drone pilot certification and a weeks-long FAA-approved training course, and involves overseeing deliveries using GPS, lasers, and sensor data from an operations center.

technologyreview.com · 2026-10-09

Uber acquires ezCater for $2.3 billion to expand catering services

Uber has announced the acquisition of ezCater, a major U.S. catering platform, in a cash deal valued at $2.3 billion. Founded in 2007, ezCater connects businesses with large meal orders and reported over $2.5 billion in gross bookings in the past year. Uber aims to leverage this purchase to increase revenue streams for restaurants and broaden its food service offerings.

techcrunch.com · 2026-10-06