The Zipline Delivery Drone is a Delivery robot developed by Zipline (United States), launched 2016. Key specifications: payload 1.8 kg.
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Overview
Zipline is an autonomous delivery drone system designed for long-range, high-speed delivery of medical supplies, food, and other goods. The drones fly up to 70 mph (31.3 m/s) on a direct path, independent of ground traffic, and can travel up to 155 miles (250 km) roundtrip on a single charge. They hover at up to 300 feet (91.4 m) and use a parachute delivery system to lower packages safely to the ground. The system includes docking/charging stations (Zipline Charger) and automated packing hubs (Zipline Dropbox), enabling 24/7 operation.
Flagship features
- Hundreds of millions of miles and millions of tests conducted to ensure delivery accuracy
- Designed for long-range delivery, reaching areas traditional delivery cannot
- Temperature-controlled pod for medical supplies
- Parachute delivery for safe landings
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Series H expansion funding
Price
raas
Availability
Specifications
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Company profile
- Confirmed funding
- US$1.6B· 6 rounds
- Founded
- 2014
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- delivery
- Sub Category
- delivery drone
- Industries Served
- healthcare,logistics,food service
Movement & precision2
- Max Speed Ms
- 27.78
- Obstacle Avoidance
- Yes
Sensing & perception5
- Gps Present
- Yes
- Camera Types
- rgb
- Sensor Suite
- GPS,Visual Sensors (RGB Camera)
- Camera Present
- Yes
- Vision Processing Location
- on device
Power & runtime1
- Auto Charging
- Yes
Buying & support3
- Pricing Model
- raas
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- Rwanda,Kenya,Nigeria,United States
Other details6
- Range Km
- 155
- Bvlos Capable
- Yes
- Max Altitude M
- 91.4
- Outdoor Capable
- Yes
- Fleet Management
- Yes
- Autonomous Landing
- Yes
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Company milestones
- Mar 2026FundingSeries H expansion funding
- 2026DeploymentOver 2 million commercial deliveries completed
- 2026AwardStudy confirms 51% reduction in maternal mortality
- 2024LaunchPlatform 2 announced for U.S. cities
- 2024MilestoneBehind-the-scenes look at next-generation delivery service
- 2023AwardBeyond visual line of sight approval in the U.S.
- 2016PartnershipFirst partnership with Rwandan government launched
- 2016LaunchRwanda blood deliveries
Compare with peers
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Zipline in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
Zipline Launches First Flight Drone Delivery Program in Austin
Zipline in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
News about Zipline, the maker — not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 13 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore — the evidence half of the RoboIndex — and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all Zipline news
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Zipline Delivery Drone?
- The Zipline Delivery Drone is developed by Zipline, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Zipline Delivery Drone?
- The Zipline Delivery Drone is a Delivery robot made by Zipline.
- How much does the Zipline Delivery Drone cost?
- Pricing for the Zipline Delivery Drone is not publicly listed — contact Zipline for a quote.
- When was the Zipline Delivery Drone launched?
- The Zipline Delivery Drone was launched in 2016.
- What are the key specifications of the Zipline Delivery Drone?
- Key specifications of the Zipline Delivery Drone: payload 1.8 kg.
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