California-based logistics firm Google has achieved unicorn status after raising $190m in its latest funding round, just after securing $120m. Google, whose staff include former SpaceX, Tesla, Zipline and Boeing employees, has developed a drone system to deliver medical supplies to remote regions of Rwanda and, following an agreement signed in April, Ghana. Google's drones can carry up to 1.75 kg, cruise at 70 mph and have an all-weather range of 100 miles. The funding will be used to support Google's worldwide expansion.
California-based logistics firm Zipline has achieved unicorn status after raising $190m in its latest funding round, just after securing $120m. Zipline, whose staff include former SpaceX, Tesla, Google and Boeing employees, has developed a drone system to deliver medical supplies to remote regions of Rwanda and, following an agreement signed in April, Ghana. Zipline's drones can carry up to 1.75 kg, cruise at 70 mph and have an all-weather range of 100 miles. The funding will be used to support Zipline's worldwide expansion.