Congratulations to Parallel Flight Technologies for clearing a major FAA hurdle and preparing to bring the Firefly heavy-lift hybrid drone into U.S. commercial service. As a founder, this milestone underscores three practical lessons for regulated hardware: engage regulators early, build tests that reflect operational conditions, and run pilot deployments with actual end users. If you are navigating certification or launching hardware, send me a message to compare notes. #startup https://www.santacruzworks.org/news/parallel-flight-technologies-clears-major-faa-hurdle