Zipline is extending its instant delivery service in NW Arkansas.
Our Mission
Zipline’s mission is to create the first logistics system that services all people equally.
How Zipline deliveries work
Order
When a recipient places an order using Zipline delivery, the order is packed in a specialized box with a parachute and loaded in the Zip for delivery.
Launch
After the Zip launches, Zipline sends a delivery alert to the recipient. Packages are delivered at the time of the recipients’ choosing and can be tracked seamlessly every step of the way.
Delivery
After the Zip delivers the package to the predetermined location, it then flies back to the distribution center to get ready for the next delivery.
Safe and reliable service
Zips have safely flown millions of miles and made hundreds of thousands of deliveries around the world. Though we’ll only fly in good weather conditions for the foreseeable future in Arkansas, our Zips have been tested in a wide variety of weather conditions so that they can safely make deliveries in rain or shine, hot or cold, blue skies or even heavy winds.
Fun Fact
Each day, on average, our Zips around the world fly the equivalent of the Earth's circumference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Packages are outfitted with a special parachute, which brings the package safely and securely to the ground.
Zips have a cruising speed of about 60 miles per hour.
Zips have a wingspan of 10 feet and are 6 feet long.
Zips can currently carry up to 4 pounds. Larger orders will be split across multiple flights.
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Some of our aircraft are equipped with visual sensors to deepen our understanding of the airspace and flight paths. These sensors – on top of ADS-B and our other safety systems – can provide an even greater ability for us to deconflict the airspace and fly as safely as possible.
Unlike personal photography drones, the sensors onboard our aircraft are used for aircraft safety purposes, and are intended to maintain privacy. They help us see and avoid obstacles like cell phone towers and trees while flying autonomously.
Learn more about Zipline’s vision data collection practices.
Zips use rechargeable electric batteries, resulting in zero tailpipe emissions. As a whole system, Zipline emits 96% less CO2 than an average gas car making a delivery.
Zips cruise around 300-400 feet above ground level. When delivering a package, Zips descend to about 60-80 feet above the ground.
Safety is Zipline’s main priority. Zips are equipped with redundant safety systems to detect and avoid any threat of danger in the air and on the ground. Along with their ability to quickly and smoothly deliver packages at a moment’s notice, Zips can do so without the risk of delays as a result of roadway congestion, traffic accidents, unforeseen detours, and traffic accidents. Read more.