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Zipline launched drone deliveries for items like groceries and prescriptions in Round Rock. The service currently reaches customers within approximately three miles of the launch site. This new system aims to speed up deliveries, reaching people in about 20 minutes.
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Residents in Round Rock can now receive groceries, coffee, and prescriptions via Zipline drones. The service is currently available to customers within about three miles of the local launch site. This system aims to cut traffic and speed up deliveries to around 20 minutes.
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Zipline is starting drone delivery operations from a facility at 3000 E. Palm Valley Blvd., located within Round Rock’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). These services are primarily regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), not local governments. The City of Round Rock is working with Zipline regarding a proposed in-City hub.
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