Zipline, an ambitious drone delivery enterprise, has earned the 25th spot on CNBC’s prestigious Disruptor 50 list this year. With operations spanning seven Countries — Rwanda, Ghana, the US, Nigeria, Japan, Kenya, and Côte D’Ivoire — the firm has made its mark in the global drone industry.

Zipline’s journey began with a crucial mission: medical deliveries in Rwanda. Initiated in 2016, it significantly improved the national blood delivery network, slashing blood waste by as much as 67%, according to a Lancet study.

Today, the company’s collaboration with Rwanda has broadened. Under a new $61 million contract, it aims to deliver nearly two million packages of medicine, medical supplies, nutrition, and animal health products by 2029.

The unveiling of Zipline’s latest drone, the P2 Zip, in March, marked a leap beyond the medical sector. This new drone is designed to deliver up to eight pounds within a ten-mile radius, completing missions in approximately ten minutes,…

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Source: dronexl.co