Zipline to Expand Drone Delivery to Houston, Phoenix With $600M Raise

Company also announced that it surpassed 2 million global drone deliveries since launching in 2016.

Jack Daleo

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 08:00 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

Zipline’s home drone delivery service, which is live in parts of Texas and Arkansas, will soon land in Houston, Phoenix, and other new markets. [Credit: Zipline]

Key Takeaways:

Zipline, the world's largest drone delivery provider, is planning a major U.S. expansion in 2026, starting with Houston and Phoenix, and aims to launch in at least four new states by year-end, supported by a freshly raised $600 million.
The company has surpassed 2 million global deliveries, claiming more than all other drone delivery providers combined, with the second million deliveries achieved in less than two years, indicating rapid growth.
Zipline, now valued at $7.6 billion, is experiencing exponential demand growth in its current operational areas like Dallas-Fort Worth and has secured FAA Part 135 certification and BVLOS authorization for its two drone platforms.

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The world’s largest drone delivery provider is planning a major U.S. expansion for 2026.

Zipline—whose drones deliver food, retail, healthcare, and other products to customers in Dallas-Fort Worth and Arkansas in as little as 30 minutes—on Wednesday announced plans to expand to Houston and Phoenix in early 2026. The company intends to use a freshly raised $600 million, also announced Wednesday, to launch in at least four new states by year’s end.