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5 Interestana reports mention Zipline, newest first. Each is summarised from the original reporting and links back to its publisher.
The burgeoning field of drone delivery is necessitating a new class of aviation professionals: Remote Pilots in Command (RPICs), who function as air traffic controllers for unmanned aerial vehicles. Trevor Wischnewsky, an RPIC at FlyTrex, exemplifies this emerging role.
Zipline, a prominent drone delivery company, is reportedly in discussions for a new funding round that could inject approximately $1 billion into the company. This potential investment would significantly boost Zipline's valuation, potentially bringing it close to $3 billion…
Uber and Zipline have announced a significant expansion of their partnership, aiming to achieve one million drone deliveries per day by 2029. This ambitious goal signifies a major push towards integrating autonomous aerial logistics into mainstream on-demand delivery services.
DoorDash has officially received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 135 certification, a significant milestone that grants the company the authority to manufacture and operate its own drones for commercial delivery services.