Zipline Soars with $600M Boost: Drones Set to Deliver 2M+ Goods by 2026

Zipline’s $600 million funding round isn’t just a cash injection—it’s a bet that drone delivery will outpace traditional logistics by 2026.

Zipline secured $600 million in fresh investment, valuing the company at $7.6 billion. The funding will expand operations to Houston, Phoenix, and four additional U.S. states by 2026. Zipline CEO Keller Cliffton said:

"In 2026 autonomous logistics will become an everyday staple for people across several states in the U.S."

The company’s dual-platform strategy differentiates it from competitors like Wing and Amazon Prime Air.

Platform 2 drones deliver food and retail goods within 10 miles, while Platform 1 drones handle 120-mile enterprise and government deliveries. U.S. deliveries grew 15% week-over-week for seven months, surpassing 2 million total deliveries in 2024. Commercial partners include Walmart, Panera, Chipotle, and Alphabet’s Wing.