UAV Development & Drone Programs North America Mergers and Acquisitions

Zipline raises $1.5 billion at a $21.5 billion valuation as it adds 300 Walmart drone sites

Zipline raised $1.5 billion in fresh funding at a $21.5 billion valuation to expand U.S. manufacturing, hiring and its drone-delivery network. The company is also broadening its commercial partnership with Walmart, adding 300 drone sites as it builds toward nationwide operations.

Discovered 2026-11-05T05:10:37.733808-08:00 | 2026-11-05T05:10:37.733808-08:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

The $1.5 billion raise gives Zipline capital for U.S. manufacturing expansion, hiring and development of a nationwide drone-delivery network.
Adding 300 Walmart sites extends a major commercial partnership and expands the company’s planned delivery footprint.

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