Reinventing Delivery with Instant Drone Transport: Zipline's Keller Cliffton
Sequoia Capital·2025-10-23 16:41

Regulatory Milestone - Zipline achieved a significant regulatory breakthrough by securing full approval to fly beyond visual line of sight in all 50 US states, marking the culmination of a decade-long effort [1] - Obtaining permission for beyond visual line of sight operations has been a long-sought-after goal in the US drone delivery industry [1] Company Perseverance - Zipline's success is attributed to the team's unwavering commitment and refusal to give up despite facing challenges such as funding difficulties and investor skepticism [2] - The company's journey highlights the importance of perseverance in overcoming obstacles and achieving long-term goals in the startup environment [2]