Zipline Launches First Flight Drone Delivery Program in Austin

What happened

Zipline launched its First Flight early-access program in Austin on October 9, 2026, opening autonomous drone delivery to the first 5,000 residents who register. The service starts in Round Rock, and Zipline said it will expand availability throughout Austin over time.

Zipline described Austin as Texas's fastest-growing metro area. Residents register by downloading the Zipline app from the App Store or Google Play and creating an account.