Country
United StatesYear Flights Began
2022Contact Organization
ZiplineEvidence Generated
Total # of successful flights
11,880
# of Months of Sustained Flights
36
Average # of Flights Per Month Carrying Payload
330
Average Flight Distance Achieved
100 km
Type of flight permission secured
- No permission required
- VLoS
- BVLos
- Other – see full data set
Location of Flight Permission
- Site specific permission
- Broad geographic permission
- Other – see full data set
Average Payload Carried per Flight
1.5 kg
Average Flight Speed
113 km/h
Estimated Population Served By Flight Operations
500,000
Duration of flight permission
- One-time
- Limited duration
- Unlimited duration
- Other - see full data set
Results measured
- Operational costs
- Supply chain performance
- Operations and financing models
- Health outcomes or impact
References to Findings
Related Project Phases
Implementation Details
Status of Project
Ongoing
Contact Person
Scott Stevens
scott.stevens@flyzipline.com
Other Partners
Walmart, Magellan, Novant, Cardinal Health
Payload
Medical products, health lifestyle products, non medical products, and food.
Geographic Scope
State level (Arkansas, NC, Utah)
Funding Source
Customer fundingDrone Technology
Drone Supplier
Zipline
Model Name
Zip UAV 1st Generation, Zip UAV 2nd Generation, Zip UAV 3rd Generation
Method of Flight
Fixed wing
Propulsion
Electric motor
Power Source
Battery
Payload Capacity
1.8 kg
25 x 25 x 25 cm
Maximum flight time with full payload in still air
minutes
Radio Links
LTE (3G/4G)
Delivery method
Parachute
Role
Delivery only
Are major repairs possible on-site?
Yes, major repairs are possible on site, with spare parts manufactured by Zipline