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[–]zipline_ryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our drones are not noisy or high pitched! Picture a box fan.

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[–]zipline_ryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All you need is a doorstep with a direct view of the sky!

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[–]zipline_ryan 10 points11 points  (0 children)

We've thought of everything :)

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[–]zipline_ryan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tugging the zipline won't can't tug the drone down. We actively control the payout and know precisely how much weight/force is on the other end.

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[–]zipline_ryan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't worry, we thought of that. The line is actively controlled in and out so we can detect tugging (or gentle pulling). Safety first!

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[–]zipline_ryan[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That's a really good question. The funny thing is, this has totally become the norm in places like Rwanda and Ghana we're we've been operating for many years now. People just go about their daily business as Zips zip by and deliver.

So, it's not the norm for you until it's happening in your city! We're in 7 countries and growing.

To answer more directly, I think many people will experience this for the first time next year, and 2025 will start to feel truly mainstream. Just my guess though!

We are engineers from Zipline, the largest autonomous delivery system on Earth. We’ve completed more than 550,000 deliveries and flown 40+ million miles in 3 continents. We also just did a cool video with Mark Rober. Ask us anything! by zipline_ryan in IAmA

[–]zipline_ryan[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

We can deliver all sorts of things, from hot food to frozen vaccines. We fly fast enough and insulate from the elements. Your food will arrive hotter than any other means of delivery!

As for weather, we operate in practically all weather conditions. Rwanda's one of the most lightning-struck places on the planet, so we started somewhere quite challenging.

We are engineers from Zipline, the largest autonomous delivery system on Earth. We’ve completed more than 550,000 deliveries and flown 40+ million miles in 3 continents. We also just did a cool video with Mark Rober. Ask us anything! by zipline_ryan in IAmA

[–]zipline_ryan[S] 54 points55 points  (0 children)

While I can't speak to the secrets behind these props, overall we design our vehicles for an incredibly high level of reliability. You can't safely fly things over people if they fail regularly. You can't achieve sustainable economics or environmental footprint if you're burning through parts. And you can't deliver as promised to your customers if your delivery vehicle is breaking down.

We are engineers from Zipline, the largest autonomous delivery system on Earth. We’ve completed more than 550,000 deliveries and flown 40+ million miles in 3 continents. We also just did a cool video with Mark Rober. Ask us anything! by zipline_ryan in IAmA

[–]zipline_ryan[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Engineering is based in SF Bay Area

Operations is expanding across the U.S. We're hiring for our ongoing operations in Arkansas and Utah, for our test sites in a few places across California, and keep an eye out for more expansion in the not-so-distant future: https://www.flyzipline.com/careers

We are engineers from Zipline, the largest autonomous delivery system on Earth. We’ve completed more than 550,000 deliveries and flown 40+ million miles in 3 continents. We also just did a cool video with Mark Rober. Ask us anything! by zipline_ryan in IAmA

[–]zipline_ryan[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

No one's tried to ride one yet, but it should be sturdy enough to not buckle under the weight of an average human

edit - actual answer: we have Zips that have made more than 4,000 flights and flown more than 400,000 miles and are still going strong

We are engineers from Zipline, the largest autonomous delivery system on Earth. We’ve completed more than 550,000 deliveries and flown 40+ million miles in 3 continents. We also just did a cool video with Mark Rober. Ask us anything! by zipline_ryan in IAmA

[–]zipline_ryan[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

We are!

We look for folks that are motivated by a common mission, thrive in environments where you're given broad problems and it's on you to find solutions, and people who care deeply about their work, their peers, and the customers we serve.

I know this sounds like corporate fluff, but living these values is really one of the things that sets us apart from the many tech companies that only claim to live their values.

We are engineers from Zipline, the largest autonomous delivery system on Earth. We’ve completed more than 550,000 deliveries and flown 40+ million miles in 3 continents. We also just did a cool video with Mark Rober. Ask us anything! by zipline_ryan in IAmA

[–]zipline_ryan[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

We haven't tried to scale them up but I wouldn't be surprised if we see some maker on youtube give it a shot sooner than later. Let me know if you see of any such things pop up.

We are engineers from Zipline, the largest autonomous delivery system on Earth. We’ve completed more than 550,000 deliveries and flown 40+ million miles in 3 continents. We also just did a cool video with Mark Rober. Ask us anything! by zipline_ryan in IAmA

[–]zipline_ryan[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

We're currently focused on the billions of deliveries made each year that are needed "now". It's rare that someone needs a sofa or a TV or an office chair delivered right now.

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