Zipline Secures GNC and Other Customers for Home Delivery Drone Service

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

Zipline, a drone company, is expanding its customer base for its Platform 2 technology, which focuses on last-mile delivery. Alongside the previously announced partners, such as Sweetgreen and government entities, Zipline has now secured GNC and other customers for its home delivery service. Platform 2 offers more precise delivery capabilities, utilizing a drone to reach the destination and an autonomous droid to complete the final delivery, making it suitable for home deliveries.

Zipline plans to conduct over 10,000 test flights this year and will launch its first customer pilot soon. The company is also customizing the delivery process to meet specific customer needs, as seen with its collaboration with Pagliacci Pizza to design a special pizza box for efficient drone delivery.

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