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The Future of Drone Delivery is Already Here: How Yariv Bash and Flytrex Are Making Drone Delivery Mainstream
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Before he was revolutionizing fast food delivery by air, Yariv Bash was literally shooting for the moon. As the co-founder and CEO of Flytrex, Yariv is now leading the largest drone food delivery service in the U.S.—but his journey began with building the first private spacecraft to (almost) land on the moon. That project raised over $100 million in donations and sparked Yariv’s belief in what’s possible when ambitious ideas meet relentless execution.
In this episode, Matt sits down with Yariv to explore how his experience in aerospace laid the groundwork for transforming suburban food delivery—and why he thinks the real challenge isn’t the tech or the regulations, but beating the humble Toyota Corolla.
Flytrex has already completed over 140,000 drone deliveries and raised $75 million to make the promise of hot, fast, and affordable food by air a reality. But the story behind those numbers is anything but simple. From battling regulatory hurdles to engineering drones specifically for burritos, Yariv shares what it takes to build a consumer experience that feels like magic—at least the first time. Whether you're a curious technophile or just someone who’s tired of soggy fries, this conversation uncovers what it takes to reshape an industry grounded in centuries of tradition.
”There’s a saying which is the future’s already here, it’s just not evenly spread. And in the areas we’re servicing we’ve done over 140,000 deliveries. ” — Yariv Bash
In this episode, you will:
- Learn how Yariv’s lunar ambitions shaped his mindset for building a drone company from scratch.
- Discover why Flytrex focused on food delivery after testing drones in five countries.
- Understand how regulatory frameworks and economics—not just tech—are the biggest barriers to mass adoption.
- Explore why drones may be a quieter, cleaner, and even safer alternative to cars in your neighbourhood.
- Hear what customers really think about receiving their meals from the sky—and how quickly the novelty wears off.
Tune in to hear how drones could reshape how we think about convenience, competition, and the future of everyday services. Whether you’re in Texas or just dreaming of a faster lunch, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
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