Zipline

Zipline, founded in 2014, operates a global instant logistics and delivery system using drones. As of May 2025, Zipline is the world’s largest autonomous logistics network, with over 100 million miles flown by its drones. Initially focused on delivering blood and medical supplies in Rwanda, Zipline now supports healthcare, retail, agriculture, and consumer deliveries across the US, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and Japan. The company offers two delivery platforms: Platform 1 for long-range delivery and Platform 2 for precise home delivery. Both utilize autonomous electric delivery drones known as Zips. Platform 1, operational since 2016, covers large areas, delivering products via mid-air drops with parachutes. Platform 2, introduced in 2023, is designed for short-distance and precise deliveries, with drones capable of docking and recharging autonomously.