Amazing Invention- This Drone Will Change Everything

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  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2024

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  • @MarkRober
    @MarkRober  Рік тому +17597

    Nothing gets my blood pumping more than a clever engineering solution. If you want to develop the brain muscles to build your own clever engineering solutions every month with me, head to www.crunchlabs.com where you can get 2 boxes FREE.

  • @E-Engineering_Life
    @E-Engineering_Life Рік тому +41282

    As a Rwandan, I am thrilled to see the progress my country is making through technology, and the impact that innovative companies like Zipline are having in developing countries. The revolutionary work of Zipline in providing medical supplies via drone technology is changing lives and improving access to healthcare in rural areas. I am grateful to see this highlighted in a video by Mark Rober, and I appreciate the attention it brings to the positive advancements happening in Rwanda.

    • @waynebimmel6784
      @waynebimmel6784 Рік тому +703

      I live in Germany and I feel technologically inferior to Rwanda. Germany will never allow drone delivery because of safety concerns.

    • @emmanuelchavez7748
      @emmanuelchavez7748 Рік тому +477

      Bro them timed stoplights tho

    • @jimjohnson3410
      @jimjohnson3410 Рік тому +390

      @@waynebimmel6784 They will. They just won't be a first adopter. Physical technologies take time to knock out all the issues and reduce risks. We have become to enamored with the rate of change of software and computer processors. This is just not possible in the normal iterative environment of physical components. Give it time, you will see. It won't be next year though.

    • @thomas6129
      @thomas6129 Рік тому +208

      As a Rwandan, I am also happy

    • @GoodForYou4504
      @GoodForYou4504 Рік тому +181

      Intelligence and innovation have no borders. I'm happy for your country.

  • @RealEngineering
    @RealEngineering Рік тому +32590

    Cool to see you talking about Zipline. We made a video about them years ago when they just had 1 depot in Rwanda. I knew they would be the future. Incredible company

    • @frostbite1994
      @frostbite1994 Рік тому +414

      Yeah. I think they are going to be very big

    • @ryanhan4462
      @ryanhan4462 Рік тому +42

      yooo

    • @TheOneAndOnlyRandy
      @TheOneAndOnlyRandy Рік тому +236

      I want to work for Zipline. Ever since I heard about them nearly 5 years ago

    • @ryanhan4462
      @ryanhan4462 Рік тому +18

      yes

    • @InkIsPink
      @InkIsPink Рік тому +141

      those moments with Abdul were also so wholesome, zipline seems like such a fun company

  • @1weck1
    @1weck1 Рік тому +2880

    Mad respect for Abdul. Was feeling down about my own life but homie suffered far worse and turned out a kind and helpful person. Aspiration and respect for not being destroyed and being so contributing and willing to continue

    • @kerzytibok3211
      @kerzytibok3211 Рік тому +140

      He is a true inspiration to all humankind --- the power of innovative engineering to change lives!

    • @figofagonagoitis
      @figofagonagoitis Рік тому +8

      @@kerzytibok3211 what exactly innovative he has engineered?

    • @Vhargon
      @Vhargon Рік тому +83

      Your own life is just as important, no matter how much more someone else suffers and endures. Take care of yourself, king. Things won't just be automatically better just because someone else survived worse. You can do this.

    • @letsdoodlesomethinghome3404
      @letsdoodlesomethinghome3404 Рік тому +158

      @@figofagonagoitis I’m sorry but did you watch the video? 😂

    • @dr97236
      @dr97236 Рік тому +6

      Indisputably amazing

  • @Vlingvling10
    @Vlingvling10 8 місяців тому +101

    Your entire video was excellent; however, the last minute struck me the most. It is beautiful to see Zipline's impact in Rwanda and how it inspires young people. Thank you for making this video!

  • @Draken0023
    @Draken0023 Рік тому +1689

    I honestly couldn’t help but tear up a little watching this video. Abdul’s story, Rwanda’s story, the technological utilization for life-saving measures, and the overall attitude of both the people and their community. This is an amazing video and should be shared all over the world! Thank you for bringing attention to their amazing endeavors, Mark ❤️

    • @mcdart2606
      @mcdart2606 Рік тому +16

      Ditto!

    • @Mrbrownthesemite
      @Mrbrownthesemite Рік тому +14

      Same. I'm so inspired

    • @blmurch
      @blmurch Рік тому +10

      Glad I wasn't the only one. The inspiration he gives to those kids is awesome.

    • @georgekot6377
      @georgekot6377 Рік тому +2

      @Draken0023 You put my exact thoughts into words much better than I could have.

    • @austinstrother2558
      @austinstrother2558 Рік тому +1

      i cant agree anymore

  • @zachw3945
    @zachw3945 Рік тому +480

    Abdul has one one of the most incredible stories I’ve heard. Crazy how he can bring so much optimism after such a terrible event

    • @MikkoRantalainen
      @MikkoRantalainen Рік тому +6

      It would be interesting to know what kind of support he got after that traumatic event. Whatever technique was used, should be used more often. Typically children suffering such events would develop mental issues instead of success stories like this.

    • @magurotuna455
      @magurotuna455 Рік тому +2

      @zach w diamonds develop under tough conditions.

    • @B0TZ
      @B0TZ Рік тому +2

      That scar he got on his head changed him into a genius.

    • @fredwerza3478
      @fredwerza3478 Рік тому +2

      I dunno how a guy can be chopped on the skull by some maniac with a machete and then turn that event into motivation to be a drone engineer and innovator!

    • @josiaslourenco3691
      @josiaslourenco3691 Рік тому

      Recherchez la paix avec tous, et la sanctification, sans laquelle personne ne verra le Seigneur.
      Hébreux 12:14
      Repentez-vous donc et convertissez-vous, pour que vos péchés soient effacés, afin que des temps de rafraîchissement viennent de la part du Seigneur,
      Actes 3:19
      Vous voyez que l'homme est justifié par les oeuvres, et non par la foi seulement. Comme le corps sans âme est mort, de même la foi sans les oeuvres est morte.
      Jacques 2:24,26
      Car Dieu a tant aimé le monde qu'il a donné son Fils unique, afin que quiconque croit en lui ne périsse point, mais qu'il ait la vie éternelle. Dieu, en effet, n'a pas envoyé son Fils dans le monde pour qu'il juge le monde, mais pour que le monde soit sauvé par lui. Celui qui croit en lui n'est point jugé; mais celui qui ne croit pas est déjà jugé, parce qu'il n'a pas cru au nom du Fils unique de Dieu. Et ce jugement c'est que, la lumière étant venue dans le monde, les hommes ont préféré les ténèbres à la lumière, parce que leurs oeuvres étaient mauvaises. Celui qui croit au Fils a la vie éternelle; celui qui ne croit pas au Fils ne verra point la vie, mais la colère de Dieu demeure sur lui.
      Jean 3:16-19,36

  • @SoniasWay
    @SoniasWay Рік тому +1874

    The “1 video per year dedicated to how engineers make the world a better place” are usually my favorite video of the year.
    Thanks Mark!

    • @KalebPeters99
      @KalebPeters99 Рік тому +29

      Yeah I honestly wish it was a monthly series haha

    • @Mrelectric423
      @Mrelectric423 Рік тому +20

      This video is a bitter sweet since the technology both helps society and extinguishes a major job description - food and small package delivery driver.

    • @lagged0ut
      @lagged0ut Рік тому +33

      @@Mrelectric423 well someone has to put the packages in the drone and there will be a lot of drones that need to be launched simultaneously

    • @Mr2winners
      @Mr2winners Рік тому

      Competing for glitterbomb tbh

    • @yatima2975
      @yatima2975 Рік тому +3

      @@Mrelectric423 So like a horse and buggy driver, a century later.

  • @edward1005
    @edward1005 8 місяців тому +93

    Thanks!

  • @John_Stafford07
    @John_Stafford07 Рік тому +1756

    I find it so fascinating how Zipline probably wasn’t known about by a lot of us, but now that Mark basically exposed them to millions of people, they have more of a chance to make a difference worldwide! I hope they succeed and make the world a better place for everyone who struggles with problems like the ones that their solving now.

    • @thorwaldjohanson2526
      @thorwaldjohanson2526 Рік тому +74

      They were already valued at 1.3 billion dollars in 2019. Not a small startup anymore. But exposure from Mark will surely still help.

    • @nguyen2003
      @nguyen2003 Рік тому +26

      I had no idea of Zipline before watching this.

    • @JBG-AjaxzeMedia
      @JBG-AjaxzeMedia Рік тому +29

      @@thorwaldjohanson2526 they probably hold most of that value in the fact that they are building for the future, it may not be worth that at this very moment, but based on projections and the fact that they've got VERY strong proof of their concept means that their valuation is sky rocketed (pun not intended)

    • @wouldyoureturntomonke2452
      @wouldyoureturntomonke2452 Рік тому +3

      True, never heard oh them before.

    • @gmaura00
      @gmaura00 Рік тому +4

      "real engineering" made a video about them a few years ago, it's a more traditional engineering channel that has taught me a lot.

  • @SilentNinjaSparks
    @SilentNinjaSparks Рік тому +622

    Props to Abdul, what a genuinely great person. Seriously to grow up in those struggles and make it out on top just to help an insane amount of people is just amazing. Much love

    • @DonariaRegia
      @DonariaRegia Рік тому +20

      From tragedy to triumph he is an amazing person! Just the part about learning to fix MRI machines from youtube videos was impressive, but the drone program has made him a globally recognized genius. He did what others said was impossible. Abdul is a national hero!

    • @TOGthatoneguy
      @TOGthatoneguy Рік тому +17

      hearing his story makes me cry. he really is a great guy.

    • @ElementofKindness
      @ElementofKindness Рік тому +21

      Where would the world be today, if he hadn't survived the atrocities he faced. How many lives has he saved, because he lived? This is the butterfly effect in real life.

    • @thorin3998
      @thorin3998 Рік тому +1

      Abdul story has some similarities to naruto, i had never thought it can be real

    • @xena6894
      @xena6894 Рік тому

      ​@@DonariaRegia True that. Except there are not " MRI" machines around hospitals ( just a few handful big hosp can afford it) but the story still inspiring

  • @rohankamath88
    @rohankamath88 Рік тому +701

    It isn't often that tech innovation brings a tear. This is one of those times it truly did. Thanks Mark for sharing this with the world. Massive kudos to the Zipline team.

    • @STdena
      @STdena Рік тому

      Hello bhai sahab kaise ho

    • @BB-ed4om
      @BB-ed4om Рік тому

      😂😂😂 OMG

  • @prijeshmali2201
    @prijeshmali2201 Місяць тому +21

    2:22 That aged horribly

  • @jezrix
    @jezrix Рік тому +621

    Such a great video. Tears mate. As ex Australian military, we were deployed during the horrific genocide as part of the UN. Many soldiers have PTSD from what they saw. I’m so happy that the country has rebuilt in this way. Thanks Mark for this incredible story.

    • @UPTAUT
      @UPTAUT Рік тому +33

      my uncle was an air force nurse and was in Rwanda and is now retired. while he wont talk about what happened over there i know enough to be aware. i am a nurse myself now and thank you for representing Australia in the toughest conditions. may you live in peace in our sun burnt country.

    • @thelukesternater
      @thelukesternater Рік тому +4

      I didn't know we sent any diggers, thanks mate.

    • @celestialaura7
      @celestialaura7 Рік тому +9

      Thank you for serving our country way back when, as an Australian I appreciate you

    • @aluisious
      @aluisious Рік тому +2

      I think you're missing the point of genocide. It's easy to rebuild after genocide. Who is going to argue with you?

    • @iffracem
      @iffracem Рік тому +6

      @@JackAubreyy you've misread the post. He's not talking about countries or silly misplaced "national pride" but positive effects... you need to get some perspective.

  • @nathanlott2554
    @nathanlott2554 Рік тому +1048

    An 88% mortality rate reduction is actually insane. Thank you so much for sharing about this company to all of us, and I really hope they spread across the world because just imagine, 88% of deaths in hospita could be prevented with this (although I guess it’s gonna be more impactful in somewhere like Rwanda, but still, it’s crazy

    • @writerconsidered
      @writerconsidered Рік тому +14

      That was an overarching percentage number. Realistically how many supplies are needed on-sight for birthing? Some yes but not enough to improve that 88% statistic. I think that is an overall healthcare reform and the drones are an added benefit that helps.

    • @aaaaaa-hh8cq
      @aaaaaa-hh8cq Рік тому

      @@writerconsidered honestly Rwanda looked like a European country 😐
      Is it how it really is ? They seem like they've progressed a lot

    • @nils6177
      @nils6177 Рік тому

      maternal mortality rate not mortality rate overall

    • @writerconsidered
      @writerconsidered Рік тому +11

      @@aaaaaa-hh8cq Well its on a bell curve, so 30 yrs ago they started out with nothing. So once they were committed to improving things the upward rise is going to be sharp.
      Plus You aren't seeing the whole picture here. This was a rose colored picture, obviously major improvements, it just isn't uniform yet.

    • @cdtzabcan
      @cdtzabcan Рік тому +4

      @@aaaaaa-hh8cq they have a long way to go to reach European standards, not least in democratic reforms. But they are far, far ahead of many of their neighbors.

  • @mrrmr9376
    @mrrmr9376 4 місяці тому +17

    엄청난 혁신입니다
    이런일이 6년전부터 였다니 놀랍습니다
    대한민국에도 빨리 도입되면 좋겠습니다
    응원합니다! zipline!

    • @0310noob
      @0310noob Місяць тому +1

      맞습니다!🎉🎉

  • @joshuahansen7018
    @joshuahansen7018 Рік тому +1373

    As an Australian, I can’t believe this hasn’t been adopted to aid the rural communities in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. Hopefully someone important sees this and can help save the lives of those living rurally. Absolutely heart warming video

    • @cagneybillingsley2165
      @cagneybillingsley2165 Рік тому +26

      it's not cost effective for anything other than the purpose portrayed here. there's a premium to life saving equipment and medicine that the government is willing to sponsor. everyday consumer items? not so much. door dash? even less of a priority

    • @adriantsien1867
      @adriantsien1867 Рік тому +27

      @@cagneybillingsley2165 its still cheaper, faster, and better for the enviroment

    • @jimgineered
      @jimgineered Рік тому +85

      Western Australia area = 2.646 million km² , Rwanda area = 26,798 km² . With WA being nearly 100 times the size of Rwanda, coverage is the challenge. But with better battery tech, I think we'll see this in very remote areas in the future.
      For further reference the Tokyo metropolitan area alone is about half the size of Rwanda.

    • @xena6894
      @xena6894 Рік тому +35

      ​@@jimgineered Note that Zipline is operating in Ghana and Nigeria as well. Bigger countries. So they had to adapt to the terrain

    • @Iamthatguypal820
      @Iamthatguypal820 Рік тому +11

      Australia is a big country

  • @HighHolyOne
    @HighHolyOne Рік тому +264

    I could feel the excitement and pride of the kid who showed his model to Abdul, and I was so pleased to see that Abdul found joy in helping him. One generation to the next is how a society grows.

    • @quillmaurer6563
      @quillmaurer6563 Рік тому +4

      That was really telling - he saw his young self in that kid. He probably was thinking of how in another 10 years that kid is likely going to be doing something Abdul couldn't even imagine.

  • @HiltonT69
    @HiltonT69 Рік тому +473

    This is one of the most impressive things I've seen in a long time, especially the story behind the drones. It really gives me hope in humanity.

  • @NoahCollins-d1d
    @NoahCollins-d1d 4 місяці тому +23

    Abdul is a LEGEND and I hope he has a wonderful and long life.

  • @markmarkw1919
    @markmarkw1919 Рік тому +916

    Thanks!
    What is WRONG with our media? Why doesn't EVERYONE know about Zipline and their awesome (both from a technical and a humanitarian point of view) system, ?
    I haven't seen squat about them in Mechanical Engineering, Technology Review, or Discover magazines, much less mainstream media. They definitely deserve more coverage.
    Thanks so much for your coverage, as well as all your crazy/silly/fun projects.
    Continue to keep us smiling, Mark

    • @demonicdice1017
      @demonicdice1017 Рік тому +46

      In America pharmacy id not about saving lives, its just another business.

    • @vzach3782
      @vzach3782 Рік тому +7

      are you okay? its just a dang business

    • @roteschwert
      @roteschwert Рік тому +5

      You just haven't been paying attention

    • @Shortstories236
      @Shortstories236 Рік тому +3

      u need to realise that these delivery jobs make up so many jobs

    • @hossamreda3444
      @hossamreda3444 Рік тому

      cheers, dr leon

  • @ogfuzzy8631
    @ogfuzzy8631 Рік тому +905

    Its amazing how innovations like this have been out for years but it baffels me how I've never even heard of this until today. Thank you, Mark, for sharing what is truly important for us to know.

    • @NaisanSama
      @NaisanSama Рік тому +8

      Well, trends are weird. So Mark putting light on it makes us know about it

    • @syppie6510
      @syppie6510 Рік тому +15

      My yt feeds are filled with crap, mark only makes me sane here

    • @Rugg-qk4pl
      @Rugg-qk4pl Рік тому

      Once it gets deployed commercially you can bother paying attention

    • @dh-c1717
      @dh-c1717 Рік тому

      I agree. How is not world wide news?

    • @likemike751
      @likemike751 Рік тому +1

      Why doesn’t the hospital just store the blood? Problem solved

  • @GemelleChannel
    @GemelleChannel 8 місяців тому +4

    Zip Line is incredible! Definitely a company that will change the world. The fact ZipLine is quieter than a hummingbird (hummingbirds aren't that quiet, just put up a feeder and you'll know), is simply genius engineering!

  • @yurt807
    @yurt807 Рік тому +742

    The kid showing Abdul his model drone was one of the greatest things I’ve ever seen. Imagine seeing someone be inspired like that by something you built

    • @4ll4ll
      @4ll4ll Рік тому +5

      I don't get it Zipline is a pure American company founded by someone else, Abdul didn't invent or build those drones what am i missing? Zipline is an American company that designs, manufactures, and operates delivery drones. The company operates distribution centers in Rwanda, Ghana, Japan, the United States, and Nigeria, with signed agreements to begin service in Cote d'Ivoire and Kenya.

    • @kimbrolyy
      @kimbrolyy Рік тому +5

      ​@@4ll4ll I'm curious about this as that is very different from the story presented in the video and what Rwandan people say in the comments. Where did you find this information?

    • @aninamimini
      @aninamimini Рік тому

      ​​@@kimbrolyy "the story that is presented in the video" exactly... It's very clearly stated that Abdul is an employee at zipline and then later we get the whole white guy in the us view. You can google it: 4 white dudes founded zipline 🤷‍♀️

    • @augustuslunasol10thapostle
      @augustuslunasol10thapostle Рік тому +13

      @@4ll4lli believe it’s because ziplines biggest market is rwanda its where they first started to do the drones the US actually came waaay later rwanda played a big part in how they service rural areas you know how they plan it and stuff rwandan division of their company also likely made massive contributions to the company to drone development their plans ect to give a example how important zipline is to rwanda and how important rwanda is to zipline outside of kegali 75% of blood deliveries are made by zipline

    • @jdj8168
      @jdj8168 Рік тому +12

      ​@@4ll4ll He says in the video that Abdul was the very first zipline employee in Rwanda.

  • @shoopyofesk7186
    @shoopyofesk7186 Рік тому +396

    I lived in Rwanda for 5 years and moved 9 months ago, and seeing this blows my mind. It’s Incredible that I’ve actually seen this happen in a place you would never except, and I’m so proud of it. Keep climbing!

    • @bucketotter6737
      @bucketotter6737 Рік тому +5

      So if you got pregnant when you moved you wouldve given birth now

    • @Stigma536
      @Stigma536 Рік тому +1

      @@bucketotter6737 bro😂

  • @bikespike4150
    @bikespike4150 Рік тому +448

    As an Aerospae major, I had a lecture on exactly this topic last year. This looks really impressive and I'm happy to see that they are tackling some of the issues that I was presented in my lectures. Keep it up!

  • @HareDeLune
    @HareDeLune 2 місяці тому +5

    I genuinely think this is one of the best and most hopeful things I've ever seen.
    Wishing great success to Zipline. Here's to a hopeful future for us all!

  • @Indyizzy2300
    @Indyizzy2300 Рік тому +995

    Abdul seems like such an amazing and kind hearted human. The fact he turned the absolutely awful situation he and his family had to deal with into doing whatever he can to help people is so inspiring ❤

    • @janbernad4729
      @janbernad4729 Рік тому +12

      Well, technically speaking, his family did not have to deal with it. At least not for too long.

    • @robtk3
      @robtk3 Рік тому +59

      @@janbernad4729 I feel the same way about your callous statement.

    • @shawnio
      @shawnio Рік тому

      @@robtk3 shut up

    • @rooster1012
      @rooster1012 Рік тому +1

      @@janbernad4729 People like you are what is wrong with our world.

    • @dexterkeen
      @dexterkeen Рік тому +1

      Abdul come closer, back off abdul

  • @DawnOldham
    @DawnOldham Рік тому +483

    To Rwandans:
    I had no idea how much positive change is happening in your country. I am so impressed with the patriotism and the way your countrymen are working together. The monthly work days are especially impressive. When an entire country donates a day of work every month- so much money is saved and so much camaraderie happens! You are a shining example of what each country should try to emulate! ❤

    • @NebulaSerenade
      @NebulaSerenade Рік тому +4

      Thank you its truly a pleasure to recieve such a message from other members of wide and diverse countries

    • @Nahmate1337
      @Nahmate1337 Рік тому +2

      It's decades of humanitarian aid, the people have maybe contributed 5% of the changes

    • @tylernord4994
      @tylernord4994 Рік тому +1

      @Wemple’s Temple 29

    • @bobfranke2347
      @bobfranke2347 Рік тому +1

      In life the only thing permanent is change.

  • @ElementofKindness
    @ElementofKindness Рік тому +846

    How hasn't this company been more publicized? They are so far and beyond Amazon's efforts. I finally see a realistic, practical, sustainable use for drone delivery technology!

    • @sidbrun_
      @sidbrun_ Рік тому +88

      Because Zipline likely hasn't spent as much money as Amazon on marketing the project.

    • @hawkeye11en1
      @hawkeye11en1 Рік тому +7

      Because Amazon doesn't just do drones, maybe?

    • @BVazz
      @BVazz Рік тому +38

      How long until Amazon acquires them? :(

    • @tommitchell4570
      @tommitchell4570 Рік тому +1

      Amazon is the 800 pound gorilla for delivery. They will try to do everything to keep Zipline Drones from succeeding in their marketplace.

    • @humza890
      @humza890 Рік тому +81

      There's a flaw with last mile individual delivery. Let's say 25 houses on 1 street has a delivery, and the distance is 5km. A drone would need to travel 25 x 5 km. However 1 vehicle can deliver all the packages in just 5km, since it does mot need to go back and forth.

  • @alexfonseca1825
    @alexfonseca1825 8 місяців тому +9

    One surprising video after another, what an incredible story!
    This shows how small acts can become big one day
    Congratulations Mark, for being an excellent content creator and contributing to a better world!

  • @Ulmaramlu
    @Ulmaramlu Рік тому +683

    This would actually be really useful here in Canada. We have a lot of remote communities in the northern 80% of the country that could really use rapid delivery of essentials.

    • @SammySam316
      @SammySam316 Рік тому +10

      So true 🇨🇦❤

    • @Bananabob39
      @Bananabob39 Рік тому +24

      im just wondering how well it can handle the cold

    • @paulelderson934
      @paulelderson934 Рік тому +13

      @@Bananabob39 Electronics generally like cold. Hail would be another thing though.

    • @Sednas
      @Sednas Рік тому +11

      ​@@Bananabob39 probably just make a few changes to adjust for it and it would be fine. Engineers solve many problems that seem impossible but when you look at every possible way to solve something they will find one.

    • @brunowright6984
      @brunowright6984 Рік тому +3

      Here in Australia too

  • @lgrillo
    @lgrillo Рік тому +676

    I’d never heard of Zipline before, and now I want to 1) invest in Zipline and 2) visit Rwanda! What an exciting and amazing enterprise. Thanks, Mark, for telling us all about it. So impressive.

    • @ivanmaulaana
      @ivanmaulaana Рік тому +3

      yeah same

    • @Angelous10030
      @Angelous10030 Рік тому

      How can you invest ? I tried with Forge Global and their minimum is $100,000 to invest

    • @willhenry7684
      @willhenry7684 Рік тому +9

      It’s a private company, can’t buy shares of it

    • @ChrisWard74
      @ChrisWard74 Рік тому +1

      100% this

    • @DizzyHotSauce
      @DizzyHotSauce Рік тому

      I wish there was a way to donate to them. I would easily send 5 bucks.

  • @V_a10r
    @V_a10r Рік тому +226

    As an American living in Rwanda, i love this country, the technology, the people, the experiences. Everything is just amazing, energetic, and beautiful, i have seen the zipline drones flying overhead, but never thought to much of them. I love that Rwanda is getting more news coverage and is viewed in a positive way!

  • @denisemiller4083
    @denisemiller4083 5 місяців тому +6

    This is awesome! Certainly this company will inspire Amazon, Walmart, all the big boys to put some money in to this technology and change the course of history. It blows my mind how far technology has come in my half century. I hope I live long enough to see how far technology will develop in the next 50 years.

  • @Jarrd260
    @Jarrd260 Рік тому +402

    Dude, this video made me cry about how crazy it is when a whole community comes together what can be done in such a short amount of time. Just looking into Rwanda to see how far they've come in the past 20 years is absolutely insane. I know a lot of people want to paint a lens of how bad the world can be, but I really see that across the globe we are making huge leaps and bounds to a better world for all in the future. Great job guys!

    • @papermaker2726
      @papermaker2726 Рік тому

      Thank white Americans for sending their tech there .. oh and that country participates in forced child labor . Brutal forced child labor .. just a little fyi

    • @pikaghost6638
      @pikaghost6638 Рік тому +1

      Same😭😭😭

    • @ROBLOXGamingDavid
      @ROBLOXGamingDavid Рік тому +1

      Genocides like this could leave a huge scar on the community they were affected, just to watch their families and children get slaughtered during the Rwandan CIvil War. Huge bravery and respect for those who were able to get through all the hardships and forging ahead of a brighter and revolutionizing society that is Rwanda.

    • @jgsk78
      @jgsk78 Рік тому

      We crave community, we crave being together..

    • @Nahmate1337
      @Nahmate1337 Рік тому +1

      It's western tech, Rwanda has no part in it. It's just used there...

  • @eraserone1
    @eraserone1 Рік тому +827

    honestly, what this company is doing has been one of the most inspiring things ive seen recently

  • @hirvale
    @hirvale Рік тому +220

    As a Rwandan who was just working on a project of optimizing drone delivery routes a few weeks ago, it's shocking how much this video spoke to me. Your videos are so uplifting and inspirational, it's inebriating! I'm gonna ride this high for a week!

    • @dufferdude1205
      @dufferdude1205 Рік тому +2

      Can you imagine trying to do this in the USA in the here and😮 now with all the rules regulations and all the permits you’d have to pay to keep the bureaucrats happy

    • @maelstudi0
      @maelstudi0 Рік тому +3

      Haha "uplifting"

  • @UYT-Guy
    @UYT-Guy 4 дні тому +2

    2:22 bro predicted the future

  • @careylymanjones
    @careylymanjones Рік тому +312

    In a world with so much discouraging crap happening, something like this story is a really nice change of pace. Thanks, Mark.

    • @krotchlickmeugh627
      @krotchlickmeugh627 Рік тому +1

      Wait till you find out that this company lobbied and bought all the airspace on your private property. Want a hobby drone? Or to fly RC aircraft? Nope. You'll go to federal prison now

    • @RC_Engineering
      @RC_Engineering Рік тому +6

      ​@@krotchlickmeugh627 hope to see you there

    • @Numbskulli
      @Numbskulli Рік тому +11

      @@krotchlickmeugh627 could you provide any evidence, please?

    • @Numbskulli
      @Numbskulli Рік тому +7

      And if it means lives being saved, I dont really care about flying drones

    • @AVI-lh6rm
      @AVI-lh6rm Рік тому +3

      @@krotchlickmeugh627 i tried googling this but cant find anything of the sort, could you mind maybe sending a source our way? this sounds very interesting

  • @Edward.....
    @Edward..... Рік тому +512

    What a terrific video, Mark! My son has worked at Zipline for a number of years and the work they do is so inspiring! Thanks for giving them a well deserved spotlight!

    • @cherrydragon3120
      @cherrydragon3120 Рік тому +11

      Give him props from alot of us. They're doing amazing work

    • @lookileftpooponyourpage5604
      @lookileftpooponyourpage5604 Рік тому +3

      1 is a number 😉

    • @iiiDartsiii
      @iiiDartsiii Рік тому +13

      @@cherrydragon3120 I don't think they need extra props, they have to have plenty of spares. 🤫

    • @AntarcticIceCap
      @AntarcticIceCap Рік тому +3

      @@iiiDartsiii bruhhhh

    • @fredwerza3478
      @fredwerza3478 Рік тому +3

      You must be proud of your son. He is working at a company that will change the world for the better.

  • @DanielFernandez
    @DanielFernandez Рік тому +6802

    What a phenomenal company, and as always, amazing story. Thanks Mark!

    • @whomidity3953
      @whomidity3953 Рік тому +12

      Verified person⁉️

    • @chavodagoat
      @chavodagoat Рік тому +9

      Verified person⁉️

    • @chavodagoat
      @chavodagoat Рік тому +6

      @m Verified person⁉️

    • @_duckey
      @_duckey Рік тому +12

      This is great imagine how easier and smarter these can be.

    • @chavodagoat
      @chavodagoat Рік тому +7

      @@_duckey Verified person⁉️

  • @Robert-q3e2k
    @Robert-q3e2k 6 днів тому +1

    I'm impressed and think your idea to do an ambulance unit is a great

  • @TimeBucks
    @TimeBucks Рік тому +813

    Cool to see you talking about Zipline.

  • @Sbuda22
    @Sbuda22 Рік тому +296

    I am a materials scientists by training, but, I have never been so amped up to enter into engineering/robotics so much. This is utterly inspirational! Bravo, Mark! Bravo Zipline! Too deep!

  • @michaelerbreviews
    @michaelerbreviews Рік тому +706

    Mark, this video should win some sort of award. It touches on so many positive things. First, it was produced so well. It was engaging and inspirational. It highlighted brilliant engineering and described the process from concept to prototype to solution. It was entertaining. It makes me want to visit Rwanda, It demonstrated the resilience of a country besieged by terrible civil war. I could go on and on. This video gives me hope for mankind and was a breath of fresh air. It was an escape from all the political nonsense going on and negativity we are exposed to 24/7. Thank you again for this video.

    • @tedwalford7615
      @tedwalford7615 Рік тому +7

      Exactly my thoughts, stated so much better than I could. This is a very important presentation of excellent technology, purpose, people, and hope for a nation.

    • @zonith
      @zonith Рік тому +3

      Yes! So well said!

    • @noskillzdad5504
      @noskillzdad5504 Рік тому +2

      Felt exactly the same

    • @ssartworks7396
      @ssartworks7396 Рік тому +2

      I totally agree.

    • @shoes4clues955
      @shoes4clues955 Рік тому +5

      Zipline should win an award

  • @scottchow043
    @scottchow043 Рік тому +323

    This is genuinely amazing to me as a RN working in Alaska. This is easily the best example of necessity being the mother of invention. Large hospitals in major urban areas almost always have a huge stockpile of medical supplies or blood on hand but rural areas more often have to medevac the patient to that hospital as opposed to bringing the critical treatment supplies to them. This is simple and brilliant all at the same time!

    • @randibgood
      @randibgood Рік тому +10

      Not to mention how much faster this is than getting a patient medivaced.

    • @SirBuljo
      @SirBuljo Рік тому +3

      There it is. People just need to remember that necessity is key.

    • @RICDirector
      @RICDirector Рік тому +3

      Alaska isn't that much different, in terms of small, isolated areas which need service and supplies....hmmmm

    • @davidarvingumazon5024
      @davidarvingumazon5024 Рік тому

      This technology.
      Not bad for.
      Military Used.
      >:)

    • @le9335
      @le9335 Рік тому

      @@RICDirector That’s why they included that in their response.

  • @juxtapode2781
    @juxtapode2781 Рік тому +397

    I never heard of Zipline before and my mind is blown! I didn't even notice that drone technology and application in a civil context had already evolved this much! This is what the world needs more of, and it's really relieving to think that such projects exist and work greatly. Thanks for putting them under the spotlight and thanks to those people working hard for a better society.

    • @KISSMYACE3203
      @KISSMYACE3203 Рік тому

      There's a Walmart close to me that uses them for home deliveries.

    • @nickvielso1983
      @nickvielso1983 Рік тому +1

      Hi! Nicholas Vielso here, can you be a little bit more specific on what you mean by that? Thanks - Nick

    • @SouthernHerdsman
      @SouthernHerdsman Рік тому

      zipline is a business model. If big corpos don't have major shares in the company for payout dividends, they're going to be butchered by clever patent evasions. It's just the greed of this world.

    • @forlornhope1116
      @forlornhope1116 Рік тому

      I know, it's so amazing! You'll own nothing and be happy as you get real time insect deliveries to your pod. 🙂

    • @juxtapode2781
      @juxtapode2781 Рік тому

      @@forlornhope1116 What do you mean by that?

  • @sweetgreen
    @sweetgreen Рік тому +385

    Thanks so much for the shout out, Mark! We are excited about what Zipline can do for food delivery but also the environmental benefits that come with such amazing technology. We are huge fans and love your videos!

    • @Mora41
      @Mora41 Рік тому +13

      Thats one of the few things i've seen which is ACTUALLY green... less cars on the road has multiple benefits... pollution. oil.. time.. traffic.. people... so many benefits.. Well done for taking a chance on this.

    • @mymia1027
      @mymia1027 Рік тому +1

      Is Amazon using Zipline?

    • @_Cambria_
      @_Cambria_ Рік тому +2

      ​@@mymia1027 how would they know lol

    • @ASMRHatov
      @ASMRHatov Рік тому

      Mazel tov 🎉

  • @Dentist_vr
    @Dentist_vr 6 днів тому +3

    2:21 did anyone catch that?

  • @MaxFerney
    @MaxFerney Рік тому +285

    Thank you for expressing how important failure is - I've always told others I stay so positive in life because my job is to fail - as a software engineer - I fail on a daily basis - and working with learning from that failure is how I keep happy in my job - and in my life as a whole.
    So once again - Thank you so much Mark!

    • @Nickinatorz
      @Nickinatorz Рік тому +2

      Failure is one of the most important steps to succes, that whats my teacher always told us.

    • @bhz8947
      @bhz8947 Рік тому +1

      You failed to convince me, so congratulations?

    • @silent13379
      @silent13379 Рік тому +1

      @@bhz8947 why would you give a millionaire 10 dollars?

    • @greenmt1100
      @greenmt1100 Рік тому

      @@bhz8947 no one cares about your opinion Brian

    • @robinspanier7017
      @robinspanier7017 Рік тому +1

      yeah the failing culture cultivated in software development is actually my favorit part of beeing a dev outside of having a impact on many peoples lifes ofc.
      do you doTDD?

  • @kestrelynn
    @kestrelynn Рік тому +531

    The "1 video per year dedicated to how engineers make the world a better place" are usually also my favourite video of the year
    Thanks Mark

    • @fredwerza3478
      @fredwerza3478 Рік тому +15

      Mark does a great job with the "quality over quantity" mindset

    • @Mih_Soares
      @Mih_Soares Рік тому +1

      Mine too🥰
      If It was possible, I wish we could have 2 videos per year.
      Like... One every 6/7 months 😆
      But It would probably be really difficult to have even one more video fit in to the year schedule 🥹

    • @jebbsredemption
      @jebbsredemption Рік тому

      @@Mih_Soares He does liek 10 videos a year, just most of them are just ridiculous stuff.

  • @gormauslander
    @gormauslander Рік тому +89

    You cannot overstate how strong Abdul is to transcend what he experienced, what most of us are so privileged we can't even imagine, and turn it to a positive force to change his country. This is my new favorite person

    • @who_what
      @who_what Рік тому +13

      Someone with his pedigree (Stanford and Harvard!) could've easily taken a high paying cushy job in the States but instead he chose to help his home country. Very admirable.

    • @entireglxy4338
      @entireglxy4338 Рік тому

      ​@@who_what I mean Zipline is an American corporation. Just because he sits in Rwanda with the high cushy job, doesn't make it any different

  • @beckymacgugan3743
    @beckymacgugan3743 7 місяців тому +1

    Teaching people that science can be fun isn't really ridiculous. Love your videos! Grateful for smarty-pants making awesome tools that bless everyone.

  • @YingYangC
    @YingYangC Рік тому +410

    As an engineer in the drone industry, Zipline is by far the most inspiring company out there, doing things to make a difference. So glad that you showcased them Mark!

    • @jeremiah3749
      @jeremiah3749 Рік тому +1

      What type of engineer are you? Just asking.

    • @Kushgroove234
      @Kushgroove234 Рік тому +1

      @@jeremiah3749 he just said - a drone engineer

    • @charlesmcdowell3984
      @charlesmcdowell3984 Рік тому

      How do I get into your industry?!

    • @jeremiah3749
      @jeremiah3749 Рік тому

      @@Kushgroove234 oh yeah I should've realized.. thanks

    • @YingYangC
      @YingYangC Рік тому +2

      @@jeremiah3749 Background is aerospace engineering. But industry will take mech/electrical as well

  • @TaylorABell
    @TaylorABell Рік тому +363

    I am absolutely blown away with the individuals involved in this project. Abdul is an inspiration for so many including myself.

  • @OddJobEntertainment
    @OddJobEntertainment Рік тому +331

    Mark, your channel is a big part of why I wanted to be an engineer but this really takes the cake. I'm a year and a half out from graduating and I can't wait to enter the work force as an engineer.

    • @moew1316
      @moew1316 Рік тому +7

      Nice! Follow your dreams and don’t give up!

    • @WandaPickles2023
      @WandaPickles2023 Рік тому +5

      Congratulations!

    • @fredwerza3478
      @fredwerza3478 Рік тому +2

      Best of luck and hopefully you design future drones!

    • @kianr2200
      @kianr2200 Рік тому +2

      same bro but 1 year and 1/2 in

    • @josiaslourenco3691
      @josiaslourenco3691 Рік тому

      Recherchez la paix avec tous, et la sanctification, sans laquelle personne ne verra le Seigneur.
      Hébreux 12:14
      Repentez-vous donc et convertissez-vous, pour que vos péchés soient effacés, afin que des temps de rafraîchissement viennent de la part du Seigneur,
      Actes 3:19
      Vous voyez que l'homme est justifié par les oeuvres, et non par la foi seulement. Comme le corps sans âme est mort, de même la foi sans les oeuvres est morte.
      Jacques 2:24,26
      Car Dieu a tant aimé le monde qu'il a donné son Fils unique, afin que quiconque croit en lui ne périsse point, mais qu'il ait la vie éternelle. Dieu, en effet, n'a pas envoyé son Fils dans le monde pour qu'il juge le monde, mais pour que le monde soit sauvé par lui. Celui qui croit en lui n'est point jugé; mais celui qui ne croit pas est déjà jugé, parce qu'il n'a pas cru au nom du Fils unique de Dieu. Et ce jugement c'est que, la lumière étant venue dans le monde, les hommes ont préféré les ténèbres à la lumière, parce que leurs oeuvres étaient mauvaises. Celui qui croit au Fils a la vie éternelle; celui qui ne croit pas au Fils ne verra point la vie, mais la colère de Dieu demeure sur lui.
      Jean 3:16-19,36

  • @Shaymus999
    @Shaymus999 11 днів тому +1

    2:22 from the screen to the ring to the pen to the king

  • @1000teresa4ever
    @1000teresa4ever Рік тому +378

    As an Australian, I can see this being useful in the outback, for something like emergency delivery of polyvalent, or other medical supplies. Could also be a supplement to something like Royal Flying Doctors Service. Or a delivery to a remote station that gets cut off due to flooding.

    • @Reindeer_jay
      @Reindeer_jay Рік тому +6

      I think they will need to work on the range before the outback will see it but it’s an exciting prospect!

    • @DamienMcGuinnessKiwi
      @DamienMcGuinnessKiwi Рік тому +10

      @@Reindeer_jay True, but all you need is a bigger drone to provide increased range - they've already solved all the necessary engineering challenges.

    • @minkusaurus
      @minkusaurus Рік тому +9

      snake or funnel web venom? is that too stereotypical cause i don't live in australia

    • @nikiTricoteuse
      @nikiTricoteuse Рік тому +5

      That's what l was thinking too. Imagine being able to drop anti-venom for example as needed within a few minutes.

    • @vanmiddletonphotography
      @vanmiddletonphotography Рік тому +2

      tyranny of distance might rule these out.

  • @HENDERLIVE
    @HENDERLIVE Рік тому +146

    I'm honestly speachless, as a pationate tech and drone guy myself I'm beyond inspired by this guy, saving and improving the lives of thousands of people doing what you love is an accomplishment that only few ones can achieve. I'd love to be surrounded by minds like these, determined to make such a strong impact in our world! You should be proud ! Best of luck

    • @KlaxontheImpailr
      @KlaxontheImpailr Рік тому +1

      I know the feeling ❤

    • @4ll4ll
      @4ll4ll Рік тому

      Zipline is an American company that designs, manufactures, and operates delivery drones. The company operates distribution centers in Rwanda, Ghana, Japan, the United States, and Nigeria, with signed agreements to begin service in Cote d'Ivoire and Kenya. Abdul is just a story to capture your emotions

    • @entireglxy4338
      @entireglxy4338 Рік тому

      Yeah he didn't save any lifes, he works for the company he didn't invent it

  • @MangoVid
    @MangoVid Рік тому +2808

    Mark's new videos always bring interesting scientific and technical information

  • @Fly-superior103
    @Fly-superior103 Місяць тому +2

    18:42 There’s a thing for this. Fulton recovery system or FRS (but not for hospitals)

  • @lavana
    @lavana Рік тому +797

    I couldn't be happier to see Mark Rober exploring my home country, Rwanda. As a fan who always enjoys his content, it is truly special to witness him showcase our unique culture. Thank you for bringing attention to the beauty of Rwanda, Mark!

    • @goldenealgefromdutchbros6834
      @goldenealgefromdutchbros6834 Рік тому +14

      It is always a great thing when content creators use their platform to showcase different parts of the world and cultures that may not be well-known to others. It can lead to greater awareness, understanding, and appreciation for diverse cultures and communities.

    • @niharikamenon-iz8xu
      @niharikamenon-iz8xu Рік тому +1

      Also, have u heard of this company before?😊

    • @a_homeschool_account4665
      @a_homeschool_account4665 Рік тому +2

      Rwanda seems like such a happy community and they deserve the amount that the economy is rising!

    • @TheZombieSaints
      @TheZombieSaints Рік тому +5

      Your traffic lights are brilliant! A countdown would be awesome to use while driving. 👍

  • @GRAamazeCE
    @GRAamazeCE Рік тому +99

    Zipline started deliveries of medical supplies to remote islands here in Japan about a year ago. This is so critical for items whose storage and inventory are challenging to manage locally. Go Zipline!

  • @bradblyzwick6842
    @bradblyzwick6842 Рік тому +442

    This is one of my favorite videos you ever made. Going to college with students from Rwanda who also survived the genocide and hearing the stories they endured is heartbreaking. It is wonderful to see how this country has really rallied around improving and the graduates coming back to make a difference. What a wonderful piece.

    • @destroytheboxes
      @destroytheboxes Рік тому +2

      The US just disgusts me after watching this.

    • @awhat4804
      @awhat4804 Рік тому +1

      @@destroytheboxesthe genocide wasn’t by the US so why?

    • @lordssundee7047
      @lordssundee7047 Рік тому

      @@awhat4804simply put, the us didn’t intervene during the genocide which is probably what makes the guy upset. This is because the us as afraid that if they intervene, they might cause a repeat of the Somalia incident.

    • @awhat4804
      @awhat4804 Рік тому +1

      @@lordssundee7047 Then why not blame China and Russia as powers that have the ability to end the genocide as well...

    • @lordssundee7047
      @lordssundee7047 Рік тому +1

      @@awhat4804 but you see, the things’ that well, they can’t. In 1994 Russia is still recovering from the collapse of the USSR and China is still in a early stage of developing, so only the US has the economic might and military reach to play the world police. Though I think that if anyone should be blamed for the Rwandan genocide it should be France, since they were the one who prop up the government who caused the genocide intentionally or not.

  • @DiarioElPuebloDigital
    @DiarioElPuebloDigital 22 дні тому

    You sir, are the kind of people the world will never cease to need.

  • @Parkerdonat
    @Parkerdonat Рік тому +251

    After watching one of Mark’s videos I often think Mark has the best content on UA-cam. It teaches, wows, inspires, makes me think about people around me, makes me laugh, and occasionally makes me cry. What better content is there than that?

    • @mazyguy
      @mazyguy Рік тому +4

      As I was mesmerised by the content, I was also thinking in the back of my head: all these superb effort into the shots and the editing and the production... and it's all available to me at zero-cost.. 🤯

    • @HigherPrime8
      @HigherPrime8 Рік тому +3

      I couldnt agree more. I have never seen a Mark Rober video that hasn't moved me or changed me in some way. He is honestly incredible.

    • @benjamincoulson1451
      @benjamincoulson1451 Рік тому +1

      This is the first video I've seen by him. And yes, I am crying. What an awesome invention and now I want to visit Rwanda.

    • @BWayne-si9ev
      @BWayne-si9ev Рік тому

      Dude Perfect

    • @turinjatot1316
      @turinjatot1316 Рік тому +2

      you might like veritasium youtube channel as well

  • @RetinalR6
    @RetinalR6 Рік тому +227

    I learned about Zipline 3 years ago researching for my school's Debate club and I remember thinking about how this seems like it's straight out of a sci-fi book with how efficient and streamlined it was. It's amazing to see how far they've come, and also amazing seeing Mark Rober give spotlight to this revolutionary company.

  • @Justin-cn3qu
    @Justin-cn3qu Рік тому +532

    Known about this company for years. Was always happy to hear they exist, but disappointed they aren't everywhere in the world. Too awesome to be limited to their current size. I hope they can expand much more soon and do this everywhere.

    • @Michael-vf5id
      @Michael-vf5id Рік тому +4

      This invention isn't amazing it will ruin take delivery drivers jobs and make less work for more people yet again . Soon everyone will lose their jobs due to these robots.

    • @megamaser
      @megamaser Рік тому +9

      As the system continues to prove itself on the small scale, others will take notice and implement the same idea, even if zipline does not.

    • @defendingalion
      @defendingalion Рік тому +10

      and besides, we are currently in an EXTREME worker shortage because people don't want to work and we don't have enough gen zer's entering into the workforce since gen x had less kids.

    • @canned_chess
      @canned_chess Рік тому

      ​@@defendingalionhad i not been under extreme rent pressure, i would not ever agree to be a delivery guy for 3$ an hour without ever getting a tip due to the culture of the country. Mind you im doing it while getting a bachelor in radioengineering. So yea if corpos were actually to pay a living wage then maybe more people would go to work

    • @davismize
      @davismize Рік тому +1

      It's awesome

  • @israel0kiki
    @israel0kiki 5 місяців тому

    Mark Rober, you won my heart very quickly because you live engineering the way I want to do it, I hope to be like you one day

  • @mcgregorglasgow9810
    @mcgregorglasgow9810 Рік тому +89

    I clicked on a video for a neat novelty and came away with my mind blown. Its amazing enough that the service exists, but the fact that it has been in existence for so many years and how many hospitals it serves and lives have been saved is the greatest thing for me. I can't emphasize enough how much I love this.

  • @ColinsMarine
    @ColinsMarine Рік тому +220

    Let’s send these kids Crunchlab boxes AND soccer balls, they look more than qualified to make the best of both of them. This video was moving on so many levels…incredible work Mark, thank you a hundred times for the gift of hope in our future.

  • @randomnamehererandoname1727
    @randomnamehererandoname1727 Рік тому +87

    The kid that brought his own drone really tugged on my heart strings. Phenomenal video, awe inspiring company. The future certainly looks great.

  • @MrSchnickel
    @MrSchnickel 7 місяців тому

    Mark, thanks for educating me u did a wonderful job. I had traveled through Rwanda 50 years ago and knew they are very industrialized and hard working people. I am so happy to see this success story.

  • @ceesparxxx
    @ceesparxxx Рік тому +628

    As much as I love watch Mark Rober videos.....that dude who lost both his parents and all of his siblings as a child and still turned out to be a successful person, is like a hero to me. I wish I was a strong as he is. I can't imagine losing everything and everyone and still coming out ahead. Props to him. He is the definition of what a true success story looks like.

    • @benrobbins5773
      @benrobbins5773 Рік тому +22

      And the bit about his scar on his head from the same machete, thats some avenger lore type ish.

    • @lucastheil5096
      @lucastheil5096 Рік тому +7

      he's batman

    • @ricomon35
      @ricomon35 Рік тому

      @@lucastheil5096 No, I'm Batman...

    • @corporate_marshmallow
      @corporate_marshmallow Рік тому +8

      your opening sentence is invalid and not needed.

  • @BubbleBelly
    @BubbleBelly Рік тому +186

    This is one of the rare times I've come across a company I haven't heard of before and by the end of the video I had already applied for a job with them. Talk about a company you want to work for as you believe in the product. Fantastic video as always, and thank you for bringing this to the masses!

    • @chrisn7847
      @chrisn7847 Рік тому +4

      Best of luck!

    • @caz9283
      @caz9283 Рік тому +1

      One of my first thoughts was how i’d love to work for them

    • @xSCHEF
      @xSCHEF Рік тому +1

      Or, also, a company I actually want to invest in for the sake of development. What an amazing video this is holy moly.

  • @withkynam
    @withkynam Рік тому +92

    Mark, I have been following you for 2 years, and this is the first video that made me cry. I'm a 3rd year social science student from Vietnam stories like these really inspire me about the potential of developing countries. Rwanda is also officially my favourite country. Lets bring engineering to make the world a better place

    • @randibgood
      @randibgood Рік тому

      The video of his where he talks about his son's autism is a tear jerker also.

    • @vannhantran547
      @vannhantran547 Рік тому +1

      Your major is kinda rare dude, I’ve never heard this. But we all know Vietnam has big potential to become big in science industry soon

  • @earthling_parth
    @earthling_parth Рік тому +155

    I didn't care about the food delivery drones but seeing it used for emergency medical supplies filled my heart with hope. Way to go the engineering team and people from Rwanda ❤️🤘

    • @JorenMathews
      @JorenMathews Рік тому +4

      The food delivery drones will actually change the world to a greater extent. Removing cars from the road for any small errand like picking up a few items, or lunch, when multiplied by the billions of people in the world, will be enormously impactful.

    • @oscar_ig6465
      @oscar_ig6465 Рік тому +2

      @@JorenMathews ikr. It will reduce traffic dramatically and save people risking their life on the road

    • @papermaker2726
      @papermaker2726 Рік тому

      It’s an American company , using European tech. As usual . Sorry

    • @LineOfThy
      @LineOfThy 7 місяців тому

      @@papermaker2726Are you a supremest?

  • @LuckypharmaPal
    @LuckypharmaPal 15 днів тому +1

    The new drone revolution, zipline,

  • @truth2power463
    @truth2power463 Рік тому +510

    Mark, my respect for what you do just went from stratospheric to intergalactic. This video was phenomenal, educational, and inspirational. Thanks so much for bringing it to us all. Rwanda's meteoric economic rise is a reminder to me that the more we help other countries succeed, the greater their contribution can be to the world!

    • @OneAdam12Adam
      @OneAdam12Adam Рік тому

      Except if we help autocratic regimes because like China and Russia, they seem to turn against us and mistake our kindness as weakness.

    • @zmaxx21
      @zmaxx21 Рік тому +3

      ❤❤

    • @friendoftellus5741
      @friendoftellus5741 Рік тому +2

      Hear, hear, hear !!!!

    • @devidwobinson8747
      @devidwobinson8747 Рік тому

      BLA BLA bla

    • @JohnDoe-kg6gy
      @JohnDoe-kg6gy Рік тому

      Not at all.
      Zipline is an American company; created, founded and developed by white Americans.
      Ruanda was the field to PROVE the drone prototypes due to its relaxed laws about drones.

  • @adijain27
    @adijain27 Рік тому +75

    You had me at ROS. Having developed autonomous indoor flight capable drones in 2011/12 (when the internet was still young) using ROS, i have the utmost respect for the system he had created. Hats off to him for creating a way for robots to seamlessly interact with each other, amongst other things !!!!

  • @Graybear78
    @Graybear78 Рік тому +241

    As an avid RC flyer, I was not impressed when this idea came out some years ago. After watching your video, I have changed my mind on the inventiveness of us mere mortals. Thank you for demonstrating just how well it could work. Also, thank you for your video on Rwanda. I still recall seeing the news when this tragedy happened. So sad. Thank you for your update on such a beautiful land and their people.

    • @CCWSig
      @CCWSig Рік тому +6

      I'm still salty about the restrictions and seemingly focused destruction of the RC hobby by our 'leaders", I am however amazed with the progress the drone delivery business has made.

    • @ktgame2640
      @ktgame2640 Рік тому +1

      What does that have to do with you being an "RC flyer"?

    • @ktgame2640
      @ktgame2640 Рік тому +1

      ​@@CCWSig completely irrelevant to the video

    • @josanjosan
      @josanjosan Рік тому +9

      @@ktgame2640 because all fixed-wing drones stem from aeromodelling. And rc plane flyers are aeromodellers.

    • @fredwerza3478
      @fredwerza3478 Рік тому +1

      @@b.d.a.8719 there is no sniping of drones in the USA because it's considered a felony --- snipe at a delivery drone and you're going to prison

  • @Rix-editss
    @Rix-editss Місяць тому +1

    That’s absolutely insane. I wanna be an engineer so bad!

  • @archmage1969
    @archmage1969 Рік тому +368

    This was so touching and innovative!! I loved it!! Thank you Mark for taking the time to share Abdul's story with your community. What an awesome experience this must have been for you. It certainly was for me!!

    • @Ado010
      @Ado010 Рік тому +3

      Especially that ending. Didn't expect to tear up from a drone delivery video, but here we are.

    • @thechumpsbeendumped.7797
      @thechumpsbeendumped.7797 Рік тому

      @@Ado010
      I'm glad I'm not the only one. Abdul's story is both heartbreaking and inspiring.

    • @fredwerza3478
      @fredwerza3478 Рік тому

      I can't imagine being attacked by a pyscho with a machete and then using that as inspiration fuel to start a drone delivery company!

  • @katephillips8224
    @katephillips8224 Рік тому +535

    You made me cry with joy again, Mark Rober. I too, am an engineer, and have a medical background from my military service. Thanks for exposing me to what ZipLine is doing, their work in Rawanda is AmAzInG, and the capabilities of their designs are creative/important beyond measure. I appreciate your work immesly, and it inspires me as an engineer to do cool things...and thanks for being such a fantastic storyteller.

    • @jaykingsly922
      @jaykingsly922 Рік тому +2

      Wish some one would 😢 Cry for me

    • @ThatOneNerd-3.14
      @ThatOneNerd-3.14 Рік тому +3

      @@jaykingsly922 I will. 😢

    • @LanaaAmor
      @LanaaAmor Рік тому +2

      ​@@jaykingsly922aww 🥰

    • @FatYoshi504
      @FatYoshi504 Рік тому +1

      @@jaykingsly922 lemme get the onions

    • @James.1_2-3
      @James.1_2-3 Рік тому

      Kate why do you have to be to dramatic?

  • @94D33M
    @94D33M Рік тому +272

    I want to take this very moment and want Mark to realise the knowledge and passion he is giving to young enthusiastic engineers. Thank you. Society always needed you and you made it happen. With love...from a 3rd world country.

    • @EEEEEEEE
      @EEEEEEEE Рік тому

      ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎E

    • @KirkwoodSnowboard
      @KirkwoodSnowboard Рік тому +3

      when you realize that Earth is the 3rd planet from the sun, resulting in every country to be a 3rd world country...

  • @Cardinalium235
    @Cardinalium235 25 днів тому +3

    2:22 say that again?

  • @xxiguana2353
    @xxiguana2353 Рік тому +118

    I feel like very few people have mentioned this but abdul's story is really inspiring. Yeah I know it's kinda cliche or whatever but my heart really goes out to him and people like him who have suffered from tragedies and yet come back stronger wanting to better the world for others.

    • @TamarLitvot
      @TamarLitvot Рік тому +11

      Not cliche and I agree w you completely!

  • @shaynao1414
    @shaynao1414 Рік тому +148

    I am just so awed by the resilience of the Rwandan spirit. Innovations like these are changing lives, and mad props to you Mark Rober for sharing these stories with the community. It really helps to spark some optimism and light in all our lives :)

    • @ElizeraDMalvane
      @ElizeraDMalvane Рік тому +3

      It truly restored the Faith in humanity.

    • @tannerpaisley-ve6dq
      @tannerpaisley-ve6dq Рік тому

      Cluttered skies how great..

    • @tommitchell4570
      @tommitchell4570 Рік тому +6

      @@tannerpaisley-ve6dq not "cluttered" but "managed airspace" --- and it's been managed for 125 years now

    • @cherrydragon3120
      @cherrydragon3120 Рік тому +1

      I want a zipline company in holland LOL. I'd deffinetly use it

    • @tannerpaisley-ve6dq
      @tannerpaisley-ve6dq Рік тому

      @@tommitchell4570Not with Flying cars and cluttered flying bots

  • @EpikOne
    @EpikOne Рік тому +225

    Mark. Consider documentary-making. Not only was this a fantastic feat of engineering I had never heard of, but it was also excellently packaged and executed perfectly. This is simply amazing and makes me so hopeful for humanity and the future as a whole in a world of bleak news that dominates. Thank you!

    • @Ellc44
      @Ellc44 Рік тому +1

      I second this!

    • @sandrajohnnewmanwarnock2232
      @sandrajohnnewmanwarnock2232 Рік тому +1

      I couldn’t agree more. A wonderful video about a company I’ve never heard of previously. Thank you.

    • @jarlhenrik
      @jarlhenrik Рік тому +1

      And we constantly say that technology is the future and people are currently designing and making things today that will impact the next generation more than ours. Mark and his team is definitely able to present relatively complex ideas in an "everyday" manner for us

  • @Bigben-1989
    @Bigben-1989 6 місяців тому +4

    Why don’t we hear more about this dude on the news? Literally a movie could be made

  • @storey662
    @storey662 Рік тому +356

    This video made me genuinely emotional. Thank you for highlighting such an AMAZING company, the ideas behind it and the PEOPLE with the amazing ideas changing our world.
    And to Abdul, who I truly hope sees this message, thank you for making the world a better place - and for inspiring other little ones to do the same!
    Gosh, I’m still in tears! What a heartwarming, inspiring, incredible story! ❤

    • @papermaker2726
      @papermaker2726 Рік тому +1

      It’s an American company. Their mooching off European tech, as usual

    • @hazeshi6779
      @hazeshi6779 Рік тому +1

      Salty a bit eh?

    • @aggiesteel815
      @aggiesteel815 Рік тому +1

      You just made me tear up 🥲

    • @josiaslourenco3691
      @josiaslourenco3691 Рік тому

      Recherchez la paix avec tous, et la sanctification, sans laquelle personne ne verra le Seigneur.
      Hébreux 12:14
      Repentez-vous donc et convertissez-vous, pour que vos péchés soient effacés, afin que des temps de rafraîchissement viennent de la part du Seigneur,
      Actes 3:19
      Vous voyez que l'homme est justifié par les oeuvres, et non par la foi seulement. Comme le corps sans âme est mort, de même la foi sans les oeuvres est morte.
      Jacques 2:24,26
      Car Dieu a tant aimé le monde qu'il a donné son Fils unique, afin que quiconque croit en lui ne périsse point, mais qu'il ait la vie éternelle. Dieu, en effet, n'a pas envoyé son Fils dans le monde pour qu'il juge le monde, mais pour que le monde soit sauvé par lui. Celui qui croit en lui n'est point jugé; mais celui qui ne croit pas est déjà jugé, parce qu'il n'a pas cru au nom du Fils unique de Dieu. Et ce jugement c'est que, la lumière étant venue dans le monde, les hommes ont préféré les ténèbres à la lumière, parce que leurs oeuvres étaient mauvaises. Celui qui croit au Fils a la vie éternelle; celui qui ne croit pas au Fils ne verra point la vie, mais la colère de Dieu demeure sur lui.
      Jean 3:16-19,36

    • @papermaker2726
      @papermaker2726 Рік тому +1

      @@hazeshi6779 not at all .. why would you say that ?

  • @Skeeders
    @Skeeders Рік тому +93

    My parents were posted to the US Embassy in Kigali, and I got to live in Rwanda with my family for a while. One of the most beautiful countries we have ever lived in. We also all agree, this country has the friendliest people we ever experienced. I am very proud of Rwanda in accomplishing this with zipline.

  • @zyro.
    @zyro. Рік тому +44

    i have so much respect for Abdul, the amount he has gone through, the horrifying things he has seen and he his still there to take care for the rest of the community. Big up Abdul.

    • @Kyezie131
      @Kyezie131 Рік тому

      That last bit about him got me. The things he's seen. What a legend

  • @edwinacevedo788
    @edwinacevedo788 19 днів тому +2

    Mark heared the voices 2:22

  • @giraffineer
    @giraffineer Рік тому +97

    This has to be the most inspiring thing ive ever seen. Earlier this year i finally graduated after some setbacks with a bachelors degree in mechatronics. Since then ive been in a weird place with no real goal infront of me other than "find a somewhat interesting job to make money". Abdul´s story really inspired me again to use my knowledge to make the world a better place. So from the bottom of my heart thank you Abdul for igniting that flame inside me again and thank you Mark Rober for this beautiful video :)

    • @federicocapucci
      @federicocapucci Рік тому +3

      Go for it!

    • @BoyProdigyX
      @BoyProdigyX Рік тому +3

      It isn't Superman or billionaires that change the world. It's having the intelligence to recognize a need, and the know-how to apply a solution. I have faith in you and others like you!

    • @fredwerza3478
      @fredwerza3478 Рік тому +4

      I see so many smart kids graduate with an engineering degree and then they go find some boring job designing a new toilet pipe or something LOL --- keep fighting to find a job at a truly innovative company like Zipline Drones and change the world for the better!

    • @giraffineer
      @giraffineer Рік тому +1

      @@BoyProdigyX Thank you for your kind words. People like Abdul show that everyone can have a significant impact on other peoples lifes and the world!

  • @blakerodwell
    @blakerodwell Рік тому +74

    Bro.... the part at the end when the kid brings Abdul his home made drone....omg goosebumps. That is a cycle we don't want to break. Great video Mark!

  • @hackman88
    @hackman88 Рік тому +29

    17:03 zero injuries in 500k deliveries is amazing. It would be interesting to compare to deliveries by car or truck.

  • @KARTIK20010
    @KARTIK20010 6 днів тому +1

    2:22 KSI’s inspiration🥹🥹

  • @custardpanda6209
    @custardpanda6209 Рік тому +223

    Phenomenal content from Mark as always. Shining a light on emerging technology like this and the amazing people behind it is an extremely noble way to use your platform.
    All the respect in the world.

    • @papajohn9372
      @papajohn9372 Рік тому +2

      I can only see one flaw and it is with the people who only can make money by delivering items to people via door dash etc