# Rwanda medical drone delivery expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rwanda-medical-drone-delivery-expansion
> Updated: 2026-08-21T23:13:45.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Rwanda is expanding its use of autonomous drone technology to provide nationwide medical logistics coverage through an agreement with robotics company Zipline. 

The initiative focuses on the rapid delivery of critical blood products, such as red blood cell concentrates, plasma, and platelets, to assist in treating trauma and obstetric hemorrhages, especially in remote or mountainous areas. This 2026 expansion aims to make Rwanda the first country to achieve national-scale autonomous logistics coverage via the Zipline network. The agreement also includes plans for urban delivery networks and the establishment of a domestic testing center for artificial intelligence and robotics.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Rwanda expands medical drone deliveries to achieve national coverage

Rwanda is partnering with Zipline to expand autonomous drone deliveries nationwide, focusing on rapid transport of blood products and medical supplies to remote areas.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rwanda-expands-medical-drone-delivery-to-achieve-national-coverage

### 2026-08-21: Uber partners with Zipline for US drone deliveries

Uber is partnering with Zipline to launch drone deliveries via Uber Eats in the US, targeting one million daily orders by 2029, starting with Dallas and Houston.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uber-partners-with-zipline-for-drone-deliveries-1

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