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Zipline Inc.
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Rechtsform	Privates Unternehmen
Gründung	2011
Sitz	San Francisco
Leitung	??
Mitarbeiterzahl	150 - 500
Umsatz	??. US-$
Branche	??
Website	flyzipline.com

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Zipline ist ein US-Unternehmen mit Sitz in San Francisco, das Kleintransportdrohnen entwickelt, herstellt und betreibt. Es unterhält Niederlassungen in Ruanda und Ghana. Zipline hat 2016 begonnen, in Ruanda Lieferdrohnen einzusetzen, die zunächst Blutkonserven transportiert. In addition to whole blood, the drones deliver platelets, frozen plasma and cryoprecipitate. As of May 2019, more than 65% of blood deliveries in Rwanda outside of Kigali use Zipline drones. In Ghana, the company began using drones in April 2019 to deliver vaccines, blood and medicines. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the US Federal Aviation Administration approved Zipline for the delivery of medical supplies and personal protective equipment to hospitals in North Carolina.

History[Bearbeiten | Quelltext bearbeiten]

The company was founded in 2011 as Romotive by Keller Rinaudo. Romotive produced an iPhone-controlled robotic toy called Romo. In 2014 Romotive shut downVorlage:R Vorlage:R Vorlage:R and the company refocused on delivering medical supplies using drones. Co-founders Keenan Wyrobek and William Hetzler joined at this time.Vorlage:R In 2016, the company signed a deal with the Rwandan government to build a distribution center near Muhanga.Vorlage:R In April 2018, Zipline announced a second generation drone.Vorlage:R This second-generation drone was listed in Time's "Best inventions of 2018" list.Vorlage:R In April 2019, Zipline opened its first of four distribution centers in Ghana to supply 2,500 health facilities.Vorlage:R In May 2019, Zipline raised $190 million on a post money valuation of $1.2 billion.Vorlage:R In September 2019, musician Bono joined the board.Vorlage:R "Rural healthcare is a challenge in every country in the world including in the United States" said Rinaudo. "You now see much bigger and wealthier countries like the U.S. actually using Rwanda as a role model."Vorlage:R Zipline was named to CNBC's 2018 Disruptor 50 list.Vorlage:R

Drone[Bearbeiten | Quelltext bearbeiten]

The company's drones are designed and built in-house.Vorlage:R Their drones can deliver medical supplies to anywhere within Vorlage:Convert of a Zipline distribution center in under 45 minutes.Vorlage:R The drone cruises at a speed of Vorlage:Convert at Vorlage:Convert. The “Robin” model has an Vorlage:Convert range while the newer “Sparrow” has a range of Vorlage:Convert^[1] and carries up to Vorlage:Convert of cargo.Vorlage:R Each hub is able to make 500 deliveries per day.Vorlage:R Zipline holds the record for the longest-range US based commercial drone delivery flight of Vorlage:Convert Vorlage:R The drone has dual propellers for reliability, and can fly safely with only one operating propeller or motor. The drone also features a quickly replaced streamlined battery for rapid turnaround between flights.Vorlage:R It has an inner frame constructed out of carbon-fiber and an outer shell made of polystyrene.Vorlage:R The wing span has a length of Vorlage:Convert.Vorlage:R It is launched into flight with an electric launcher, with an acceleration from Vorlage:Convert in 0.33 seconds.Vorlage:R

Operations[Bearbeiten | Quelltext bearbeiten]

Medical staff at remote clinics send orders via SMS, WhatsApp message, or a dedicated online portal and a confirmation message is returned. Vorlage:R Flight paths are predetermined and programmed using information from a 3D satellite map and manual ground surveys. Vorlage:R A controller at the base monitors all drones in flight. Vorlage:R In addition to whole blood, the drones deliver platelets, fresh frozen plasma and cryoprecipitate.Vorlage:R The location data is also sent to the country's main air traffic control system. Vorlage:R The drone is launched by a supercapacitor-powered electric catapult and returns by catching an arresting gear Vorlage:R Vorlage:R with a system to enhance GPS accuracy.Vorlage:R The drone does not land at the delivery site but drops the package with a parachute. A payload can land within a Vorlage:Convert diameter landing zone. Vorlage:R The cost per delivery is the same as previous motorcycle service but more reliable.Vorlage:R Overall costs are reduced by supply chain optimization and waste minimization. Vorlage:R

Locations[Bearbeiten | Quelltext bearbeiten]

Ghana[Bearbeiten | Quelltext bearbeiten]

In April 2019, Ghana's president, Nana Akufo-Addo, announced the opening of a distribution center.Vorlage:R Vice President Mahamuda Bawumia launched the first Zipline drone to Tafo Hospital in Ghana on April 24, 2019. This first delivery contained yellow fever vaccines to prevent stock-out.Vorlage:R The drones will cover 500 health facilities within an Vorlage:Convert range. Vorlage:R The company has a contract with Ghana to make 600 deliveries a day for four years at a cost of about $12.5 million.Vorlage:R Each distribution center will house 30 drones.Vorlage:R Vorlage:R It operates three distribution centers in Ghana with another one planned in early 2020.Vorlage:R

In June 2019, Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS) was delivered by Zipline to treat 113 students of Mangoase Senior High School suffering from acute diarrhoea. Within 20 minutes Zipline drone dispatched 125 doses ORS^[2]

India[Bearbeiten | Quelltext bearbeiten]

In September 2019, the state of Maharashtra announced that Zipline will deliver emergency medicine throughout the state. Zipline will start operations in early 2020 building to 10 distribution centers to cover 120 million citizens.Vorlage:R

Philippines[Bearbeiten | Quelltext bearbeiten]

In December 2019, Bono announced that in Summer 2020 three distribution centers will be opened up in the Visayas, Philippines to cover hard-to-reach areas. Vorlage:R

Rwanda[Bearbeiten | Quelltext bearbeiten]

The company operates two distribution centers in Rwanda Vorlage:R Vorlage:R and began deliveries in Muhanga in late 2016.Vorlage:R Rwanda has a mountainous geography and poor road conditions making an aerial delivery system more efficient.Vorlage:R The cost of delivery via drone is reported to be comparable to conventional means by road especially in the cases of emergencies. This is largely due to the poor infrastructure conditions in Rwanda even though Rwanda is densely populated with a small landmass.Vorlage:R On December 21 2016, two year old Ghislane Ihimbazwe, was saved after she received an emergency delivery of two units of blood by a Zipline drone and is probably the first life saved. A second drone launching site was added in December 2018 in Kayonza, in the eastern part of the country.Vorlage:R Vorlage:R The company hoped this would bring coverage to 80% of the country. Vorlage:R Kayonza is in a busy area with other flights and military camps which adds to the challenge of monitoring its drones.Vorlage:R As of September 2019, the company had made 20,000 blood deliveries and flown more than Vorlage:Convert.Vorlage:R As of May 2019, more than 65% of blood deliveries in Rwanda outside of the capital city Kigali use Zipline drones.^[3]

United States[Bearbeiten | Quelltext bearbeiten]

Zipline is working with the Federal Aviation Administration to develop rules for the operation of drones beyond the line of sight.Vorlage:R Vorlage:R Zipline is establishing a site in Reno, Nevada to service seven hospitals to help with medical logistics in rural areas.Vorlage:R

Between July 30th and September 5th, 2019, Zipline partnered with the US and Australian militaries, delivering over 400 mock blood supplies during mass casualty simulations.Vorlage:R

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Federal Aviation Administration approved Zipline for the delivery of medical supplies and personal protective equipment to hospitals in North Carolina. The company also plans to offer deliveries to people's homes.^[4]

Distribution center locations[Bearbeiten | Quelltext bearbeiten]

Distribution Centers
Location	Country	Opened	Notes
Muhanga	Rwanda	2016	Located in the centre of the country
Kayonza	Rwanda	2018	Located in the East of the country
Omenako	Ghana	April 19, 2019	Located in the East of the country^[5]
Ashanti Mampong	Ghana	October 19, 2019	Located in the Southern-half of the country
Vobsi	Ghana	December 21, 2019	Near Walewale, in the North East Northeast of the country will serve 500 hospitals and Health Clinics ^[6]
Sefwi Wiawso	Ghana	May 22, 2020	Located in the south-east of Ghana
Pune	India	planned 2020^[7]
Nandurbar	India	planned 2020^[7]
Visayas	Philippines	planned 2020^[8]	three planned distribution centers in this region