Uber Partners with Zipline for US Drone Delivery
Uber is partnering with drone delivery company Zipline to offer drone delivery across the US, starting in markets where Zipline already operates like Dallas and Houston. The partnership combines Uber's on-demand delivery platform with Zipline's drone technology, aiming for one million deliveries per day. Uber is also making a strategic investment in Zipline. Zipline operates the world's largest drone delivery network, having delivered over 20 million items and flown over 135 million autonomous miles.
Impact and considerations
Drone delivery partnership may reshape food and goods delivery, with potential impacts on hospitality and restaurant service models.
Key points
- Uber partners with Zipline for drone delivery in the US.
- First launches in markets where Zipline operates like Dallas and Houston.
- Aims for one million deliveries per day.
- Uber makes strategic investment in Zipline.
- Zipline has delivered over 20 million items and flown over 135 million miles.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- Hospitality Technology
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- First source publication
- 18 Aug 2026, 07:02
- Page published
- 19 Aug 2026, 18:04
- Last updated
- 18 Aug 2026, 07:02
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