Supply Chain & Fulfillment Sunday, October 18, 2026

Matternet launches M3 drone platform for rooftop micro-hubs

Matternet introduced the M3 autonomous drone delivery system, a three-part platform enabling businesses to operate unmanned delivery micro-hubs on their rooftops within a 10-mile radius.

The numbers

10-mile M3 Aircraft service radius for rooftop micro-hubs
11 pounds Maximum package weight carried by M3 Aircraft
5 kilograms Maximum package weight carried by M3 Aircraft
16-kilometer M3 Aircraft service radius for rooftop micro-hubs

Sources

dronelife.com

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