FAA Part 135 carrier

Zipline

Drone delivery company with a standard Part 135 certificate since June 2022. Final FAA environmental reviews cover Kannapolis/Charlotte NC, Pea Ridge AR, Salt Lake City UT and Dallas-Fort Worth. Draft reviews cover Seattle and five Texas cities.

DroneOperations began (primary source)

Markets named in sources

Kannapolis/Charlotte NC; Pea Ridge AR; Salt Lake City UT; Dallas-Fort Worth. Proposed: Seattle; Amarillo, Austin, El Paso, Houston, San Antonio

FAA Part 135

YesYes, standard certificate, June 2022.

FAA Part 135 page updated Sep 3, 2026

5
Dated FAA approvals
Part 135 certificate and final environmental decisions that name this company.
FAA Part 135 page(opens in a new tab) updated Sep 3, 2026FAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
2
Draft reviews pending
FAA environmental reviews with no final decision in the record yet.
FAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
10
Places named in sources
Cities, metros or regions tied to this company by a dated source.
1
Places where operations began
A source says service started. It does not confirm current daily service.

Approvals

FAA approvals over time

5 dated approvals

Each step is a Part 135 certificate or a final FAA environmental decision naming this company. Hover or focus a point for its source.

Swipe the chart for earlier years.

Show the data behind this chart (5 rows)

Date	Operator	Event	Kind	Source
Dec 23, 2025	Zipline	Zipline Dallas-Fort Worth finding of no significant impact	Final environmental decision	FAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
Dec 23, 2022	Zipline	Zipline Salt Lake City, UT finding of no significant impact	Final environmental decision	FAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
Jul 14, 2022	Zipline	Zipline Pea Ridge, AR finding of no significant impact	Final environmental decision	FAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
Jun 2022	Zipline	Zipline Part 135 air carrier certificate	Part 135 certificate	FAA Part 135 page(opens in a new tab) updated Sep 3, 2026
Feb 28, 2022	Zipline	Zipline Kannapolis/Charlotte, NC finding of no significant impact	Final environmental decision	FAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026

Markets

Where sources place this company

Operating, reported or pilot
Permitted
Announced

Points are city or metro centers named in sources, not facilities. Open the full map

Timeline

Milestones (7)

Feb 28, 2022
Feb 28, 2022
Final environmental decision
Zipline Kannapolis/Charlotte, NC finding of no significant impactFAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
Jun 2022
Jun 2022
Part 135 certificate
Zipline Part 135 air carrier certificateFAA Part 135 page(opens in a new tab) updated Sep 3, 2026
Jul 14, 2022
Jul 14, 2022
Final environmental decision
Zipline Pea Ridge, AR finding of no significant impactFAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
Dec 23, 2022
Dec 23, 2022
Final environmental decision
Zipline Salt Lake City, UT finding of no significant impactFAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
Comments closed Nov 2, 2025
Comments closed Nov 2, 2025
Draft environmental review
Zipline Seattle draft environmental assessmentFAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
Dec 23, 2025
Dec 23, 2025
Final environmental decision
Zipline Dallas-Fort Worth finding of no significant impactFAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
Comments closed Oct 11, 2026
Comments closed Oct 11, 2026
Draft environmental review
Zipline Texas draft environmental assessment (Amarillo, Austin, El Paso, Houston, San Antonio)FAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026

Metrics

Figures reported for this company

ZiplineNews report
cumulative commercial deliveries
>3,000,000
deliveries · global, to date
Press relaying Zipline Austin newsroom post; company figure
droneauthority.org(opens in a new tab)Oct 9, 2026
ZiplineSecondary source
live counter reading
2,794,395
deliveries · global
Aggregator reading of Zipline live counter
exponentialtracker.com(opens in a new tab)Aug 20, 2026
ZiplineSecondary source
historic milestones
20,000 (2019-09); 225,000 (2021-12); 1,000,000 (2024-04)
deliveries · global
exponentialtracker.com(opens in a new tab)Aug 20, 2026
ZiplineOperator-reported
cumulative commercial deliveries
>2,500,000
deliveries · global, to date
zipline.com(opens in a new tab)Jul 14, 2026
ZiplineOperator-reported
deliveries in prior 12 months
1,000,000
deliveries · global, Jul 2025-Jul 2026
zipline.com(opens in a new tab)Jul 14, 2026
ZiplineNews report
delivery frequency
one every 20-30 seconds
global
CEO estimate; article cites both 20s and 30s
cnbc.com(opens in a new tab)Jul 14, 2026
ZiplineOperator-reported
U.S. share of flights
about 70
percent · global daily volume
zipline.com(opens in a new tab)Jul 14, 2026
ZiplineOperator-reported
items delivered
>20,000,000
items · global, to date
zipline.com(opens in a new tab)Jul 14, 2026
ZiplineOperator-reported
cumulative commercial deliveries
>2,000,000
deliveries · global, to date
zipline.com(opens in a new tab)Jan 21, 2026
ZiplineOperator-reported
U.S. delivery growth
about 15
percent week over week · U.S., 7 months to Jan 2026
zipline.com(opens in a new tab)Jan 21, 2026
ZiplineNews report
cumulative miles flown
>140,000,000
miles · global
Company figure relayed
droneauthority.org(opens in a new tab)Oct 9, 2026
ZiplineOperator-reported
cumulative autonomous miles flown
>135,000,000
miles · global
zipline.com(opens in a new tab)Jul 14, 2026
ZiplineOperator-reported
cumulative autonomous miles flown
>125,000,000
miles · global
zipline.com(opens in a new tab)Jan 21, 2026
ZiplineNews report
factory capacity
24,000
drones/yr · South San Francisco
cnbc.com(opens in a new tab)Jul 14, 2026
ZiplineNews report
municipalities
30+ in 4 states
municipalities · U.S.
droneauthority.org(opens in a new tab)Oct 9, 2026
ZiplineOperator-reported
funding round
>600
USD millions
zipline.com(opens in a new tab)Jan 21, 2026
ZiplineOperator-reported
valuation
7.6
USD billions
zipline.com(opens in a new tab)Jan 21, 2026
ZiplineOperator-reported
serious injuries
0 claimed over 135M miles
global
zipline.com(opens in a new tab)Jul 14, 2026
ZiplineSecondary source, pending FAA check
Part 135 certificate date
June 2022
U.S.
Verify against FAA package delivery page
flightbrief.news(opens in a new tab)Sep 20, 2026
ZiplineOperator-reported
P2 dock-to-dock one way
24
miles · product spec
zipline.com(opens in a new tab)Mar 15, 2023
ZiplineOperator-reported
P2 service radius
10
miles · product spec
zipline.com(opens in a new tab)Date not stated
ZiplineOperator-reported
P1 range
120+ roundtrip
miles · product spec (global, non-U.S. medical)
zipline.com(opens in a new tab)Date not stated
ZiplineGovernment record
P2 typical en-route airspeed
47
mph · FAA EA, Pea Ridge AR
faa.gov(opens in a new tab)Feb 20, 2026
ZiplineGovernment record
P2 max airspeed
76
mph · FAA EA
faa.gov(opens in a new tab)Feb 20, 2026
ZiplineOperator-reported
P2 cruise speed (marketing)
70
mph · product spec
zipline.com(opens in a new tab)Date not stated
ZiplineGovernment record
P2 max payload
8
lb · FAA EA
faa.gov(opens in a new tab)Feb 20, 2026
ZiplineGovernment record
P2 en-route altitude
150-400 (typical 330)
ft AGL · FAA EA
faa.gov(opens in a new tab)Feb 20, 2026
ZiplineGovernment record
P2 max weight with payload
<63
lb · FAA EA
faa.gov(opens in a new tab)Feb 20, 2026
ZiplineOperator-reported
10-mile delivery time
about 10
minutes · product claim
zipline.com(opens in a new tab)Mar 15, 2023
ZiplineOperator-reported
cost per delivery
Not published
Published text: “not published”
No source linkDate not stated
ZiplineOperator-reported
fuel/CO2 saved
Not published
Published text: “not quantified (claims zero-emission aircraft)”
zipline.com(opens in a new tab)Jan 21, 2026

Figures labeled operator-reported come from the company and have not been independently confirmed.

Status

Six dimensions, each sourced and dated

What counts as confirmed

Announced
Publicly proposed or planned
Yes
Proposal on file with FAA
Event date not stated
FAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
Permitted
Certificate, FONSI or city permit
Yes
Part 135 certificate
Effective Jun 2022
Most recent site review: Dallas-Fort Worth FONSI, Dec 23, 2025.
FAA Part 135 page(opens in a new tab) updated Sep 3, 2026
Pilot
Pilot or test program
Unknown
No source found as of Oct 22, 2026
Operating
Deliveries actually happening
Yes
Began operations, Charlotte area
Event date not stated
Conflict: The research report's operator table lists Zipline's per-site operating status as unknown, while its coverage matrix cites the FAA page saying operations began in the Charlotte area. Current activity is not confirmed.
Start date onlyUndated
FAA Part 135 page(opens in a new tab) updated Sep 3, 2026
Paused
Temporarily stopped
Unknown
No source found as of Oct 22, 2026
Ended
Shut down or exited
Unknown
No source found as of Oct 22, 2026

Coverage

Places (10)

Open in coverage matrix

Zipline status by place
Place	Announced	Permitted	Pilot	Operating	Paused	Ended	Sources
Charlotte, NCKannapolisBegan ops	YesProposal on file with FAA	YesFONSI signedFeb 28, 2022	Unknown	YesBegan operationsStart date onlyUndatedSources conflict	Unknown	Unknown	FAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026FAA Part 135 page(opens in a new tab) updated Sep 3, 2026
Pea Ridge, ARPermitted	YesProposal on file with FAA	YesFONSI signedJul 14, 2022	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	FAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
Salt Lake City, UTPermitted	YesProposal on file with FAA	YesFONSI signedDec 23, 2022	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	FAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth, TXPermitted	YesProposal on file with FAA	YesFONSI signedDec 23, 2025	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	FAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
Seattle, WAProposed	YesProposal on file with FAA	NoDraft EA onlyNov 2, 2025	No	No	Unknown	Unknown	FAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
Amarillo, TXProposed	YesProposal on file with FAA	NoDraft EA onlyOct 11, 2026	No	No	Unknown	Unknown	FAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
Austin, TXProposed	YesProposal on file with FAA	NoDraft EA onlyOct 11, 2026	No	No	Unknown	Unknown	FAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
El Paso, TXProposed	YesProposal on file with FAA	NoDraft EA onlyOct 11, 2026	No	No	Unknown	Unknown	FAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
Houston, TXProposed	YesProposal on file with FAA	NoDraft EA onlyOct 11, 2026	No	No	Unknown	Unknown	FAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
San Antonio, TXProposed	YesProposal on file with FAA	NoDraft EA onlyOct 11, 2026	No	No	Unknown	Unknown	FAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026

Government

Documents (7)

Draft EA · Comments closed Oct 11, 2026
Zipline Texas draft environmental assessment (Amarillo, Austin, El Paso, Houston, San Antonio)FAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
FONSI · Dec 23, 2025
Zipline Dallas-Fort Worth finding of no significant impactFAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
Draft EA · Comments closed Nov 2, 2025
Zipline Seattle draft environmental assessmentFAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
FONSI · Dec 23, 2022
Zipline Salt Lake City, UT finding of no significant impactFAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
FONSI · Jul 14, 2022
Zipline Pea Ridge, AR finding of no significant impactFAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026
Part 135 certificate · Jun 2022
Zipline Part 135 air carrier certificateFAA Part 135 page(opens in a new tab) updated Sep 3, 2026
FONSI · Feb 28, 2022
Zipline Kannapolis/Charlotte, NC finding of no significant impactFAA environmental review page(opens in a new tab) updated Oct 14, 2026

Registrations

Public identifiers (1)

All registrations

FAA exemption docket
FAA-2020-0499
Jul 23, 2024Government recordtransportation.gov(opens in a new tab)

Public identifiers for Zipline
Identifier	Type, as published	Date	Source
FAA-2020-0499	FAA exemption docket	Jul 23, 2024	transportation.gov(opens in a new tab)Government record

News

Stories about this company

Oct 9, 2026
Zipline's 2.5 millionth delivery is the wrong number to watch(opens in a new tab)
Drone Authority
- Zipline
Jul 14, 2026
Zipline Accelerates U.S. Growth with 13X Marketplace Expansion...(opens in a new tab)
Zipline Newsroom
- Zipline
Jul 14, 2026
Zipline adds ex-Tesla, Uber, Waymo execs as U.S. drone delivery scales(opens in a new tab)
CNBC
- Zipline
May 29, 2026
Walmart Celebrates 1 Million Drone Deliveries(opens in a new tab)
Walmart Corporate
- Wing
- Zipline
Feb 20, 2026
Zipline Pea Ridge AR EA Reevaluation(opens in a new tab)
FAA
- Zipline
Jan 21, 2026
Zipline Surpasses 2 Million Deliveries, Raises More than $600M...(opens in a new tab)
Zipline Newsroom
- Zipline
2026
Walmart: Store-fulfilled deliveries getting faster(opens in a new tab)
Supply Chain Dive
- Wing
- Zipline

Showing 7 of 7. Links go to the original outlet.

Research pass verified Oct 22, 2026.

FAA approvals over time

Where sources place this company

Milestones (7)

Figures reported for this company

Six dimensions, each sourced and dated

Announced

Permitted

Pilot

Operating

Paused

Ended

Places (10)

Documents (7)

Public identifiers (1)

Stories about this company

FAA approvals over time

Where sources place this company

Milestones (7)

Figures reported for this company

Six dimensions, each sourced and dated

Announced

Permitted

Pilot

Operating

Paused

Ended

Places (10)

Documents (7)

Public identifiers (1)

Stories about this company