Zipline is an American company that designs, manufactures, and operates autonomous electric drones for last-mile delivery. It was founded in March 2014 by Keller Rinaudo, Keenan Wyrobek, Ryan Oksenhorn, and Will Hetzler. Zipline operates distribution centers in Rwanda, Ghana, Japan, the United States, Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, and Kenya. As of November 2023, its drones have made more than 750,000 commercial deliveries and flown more than 40 million autonomous miles.

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Zipline's primary focus is on delivering medical supplies to underserved communities. The company's drones have been used to deliver blood, vaccines, and other essential medications to hospitals and clinics in remote areas of Rwanda, Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya. Zipline has also begun delivering medical supplies to underserved communities in the United States.

In addition to delivering medical supplies, Zipline is also exploring other potential applications for its drones. For example, the company is working with Walmart to deliver prescription medications to customers' homes. Zipline is also working with retailers to deliver consumer products, such as groceries and pharmaceuticals.

Zipline's drone delivery service has a number of advantages over traditional delivery methods. First, Zipline's drones are able to deliver essential supplies to remote areas that are difficult or impossible to reach by road. Second, Zipline's drones are able to deliver supplies quickly and efficiently, which is critical for medical emergencies. Third, Zipline's drones are environmentally friendly, as they produce zero emissions.

Zipline is a leading player in the emerging drone delivery industry. The company's innovative technology and partnerships with governments and businesses around the world are helping to make drone delivery a reality.