Cliffton: Zipline Has Operated Autonomous Delivery in Eight Countries Over 11 Years
Keller Cliffton · This Company is Building the Future of Logistics | Keller Cliffton on TBPN April 10th · Apr 17, 2025 · at 0:45
Keller Cliffton, co-founder and CEO of drone logistics company Zipline, discusses the company's international operational track record prior to expanding in US metro areas.
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“Zipline has been operating these autonomous delivery services across eight countries over the last 11 years.”
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