Zipline secures $1.5B for US drone delivery expansion

Nov 9, 2026

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The signal

Zipline has raised $1.5 billion to expand its drone delivery network across the United States and build out domestic manufacturing capacity. The company recently announced partnerships with Walmart and Uber to launch additional delivery sites, signaling growing adoption of autonomous delivery technology in last-mile logistics.

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Uber Freight

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Americold Logistics LLC.

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What This Means for Your Supply Chain

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What if drone delivery captures 15 percent of last-mile volume in Zipline partnership regions?

Simulate the impact of drone delivery handling 15 percent of last-mile package volume in markets where Zipline operates with Walmart and Uber. Model changes to delivery capacity utilization, cost per parcel, and service level improvements in those regions.

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