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Zipline Drone Delivery Just Got a Massive Upgrade

The company’s next-generation Platform 2 will enable 10-mile deliveries in 10 minutes.

Jack Daleo
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A simulated image depicts a Zipline drone hovering over a docking pad outside a restaurant. [Courtesy: Zipline]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Zipline has unveiled its next-generation Platform 2 (P2) autonomous drone delivery system, featuring faster, quieter drones and an innovative tethered "delivery droid" for precise home drop-offs.
  • The P2 system includes an asset-light, dual-use docking and charging network that enables drones to travel dock-to-dock, mimicking a flexible fleet adaptable to shifting demand.
  • With partnerships already secured with the government of Rwanda, Sweetgreen, Michigan Medicine, and MultiCare Health System, Zipline aims to achieve 1 million deliveries in 2023, promoting a more efficient and sustainable logistics future.
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Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on FreightWaves.com.

After completing its 500,000th delivery in January, one of drone delivery’s titans is still not satisfied.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.

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