Zipline, the last-mile drone delivery company (https://flyzipline.com/) raised $250 million in late June to fund the expansion of its services, primarily in Africa—where the company makes virtually all of its deliveries, focusing on healthcare products. Zipline began operations in 2016, using fixed-wing drones to transport medications, blood, and medical supplies to remote locations in Africa, where they are delivered by parachute. Demand for its services surged in the wake of the pandemic: the company currently makes deliveries to 2,500 locations and expects to reach 6,000 by the end of the year. Unlike other similar startups, Zipline has a long track record. In its five years of operation, its drones have flown 18 million kilometers and made 150,000 deliveries. Another of its strengths is that, rather than focusing solely on hardware design, Zipline operates its own assembly lines, has developed its own flight control software, and runs its own distribution centers. The company is currently seeking flight permits from U.S. authorities, where it has an agreement with Walmart to implement a pilot program for delivering medicines and health products to homes in Arkansas.