DTDC Launches Drone Delivery Services in Partnership with Industry leading Skye Air  Mobility on its 35th Foundation Day

The logistics major aims to elevate its last-mile delivery through strategic collaboration with prominent Indian drone delivery leader, Skye Air Mobility

DTDC Express Ltd., one of the leading express logistics service providers in the country, enters its 35th foundation year with the launch of its latest last mile innovation – Drone based Deliveries. Through a strategic partnership with Skye Air Mobility, the company has taken an integral step in embracing new age tech solutions to enable efficient and sustainable last-mile delivery for its customers. This marks a step forward in its commitment towards the adoption of cutting-edge technology and setting new industry standards with the changing times. 

With the vast physical network of 16,000+ channel partners, covering nearly 96% of Indian population, DTDC has positioned itself as a leader in the Express Logistics Industry. To further boost the management of approximately 155 million parcels annually, the latest development promises to offer agile and hassle-free delivery for its customers, while ensuring minimum carbon emission, and reduced traffic congestion, thus supporting eco-friendly logistics.   

Speaking on the occasion, Abhishek Chakraborty, Chief Executive Officer of DTDC Express Ltd. said, “As we commence the 35th year of DTDC’s journey, our strategic partnership with Skye Air marks a significant milestone in setting new benchmarks for last-mile delivery. The partnership aims to address the evolving logistics landscape, driven by digitalization and changing consumer behaviours, presenting us with an opportunity to redefine last-mile logistics in this country.   

At DTDC,  we embrace the transformative journey, our technological advancements must align seamlessly with societal and environmental needs, reflecting the vision. We aim to leveraging our leadership position to enhance our digital capabilities and drive exponential growth across Express Parcels, International, and Integrated E-commerce Logistics.” 

Ankit Kumar, Founder & CEO of Skye Air, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership with DTDC and the potential of their cutting-edge drone technology to revolutionize urban logistics. He said “We are thrilled to collaborate with DTDC on its 35th Foundation Day, leveraging our advanced drone delivery infrastructure to redefine last-mile deliveries in urban areas. By integrating drones into the delivery network, we can bypass traffic congestion, enhancing delivery speed, efficiency, and sustainability. Each drone delivery can save over 520 grams of CO2 emissions compared to traditional methods. Our goal is to reduce the distance and time for last-mile deliveries, significantly impacting the logistics infrastructure. Bharat is poised to lead the drone delivery and aerial taxi industry on a global scale, with countries worldwide likely to adopt the innovative models being developed here. From drone manufacturers to service providers and R&D institutions, there is a concerted effort to establish Bharat as the global drone hub by 2030.” 

Since its inception, DTDC has always remained steadfast in its commitment to adapt, innovate and lead. Moving on the path towards achieving its vision to be the most admired Express Logistics Company in India, over the years DTDC has achieved key milestones. This includes the launch of ‘MyDTDC app’ – India’s first logistics app, DTDCShipAssure- India’s First 100% Money back promise for express premium shipments and Smile Code Delivery- India’s First OTP based logistics delivery. All set to mark yet another milestone, the newly launched, drone delivery service represents an advancement in its journey, highlighting the company’s unwavering commitment to innovation, operational efficiency, and environmental sustainability. 

About DTDC

DTDC Express Ltd. is one of India’s leading integrated express logistics companies offering domestic and international services. DTDC offers a comprehensive range of technology-enabled logistics services, serving a wide spectrum of customers across diverse industry verticals. Today, it operates India’s largest physically accessible express logistics Network and has over 16,000+ exclusive channel partners that contribute to its sales and service capabilities. 

About Skye Air

Skye Air stands at the forefront of India’s autonomous logistics landscape, offering cutting-edge SaaS-based solutions from its hub in Delhi-NCR. With a steadfast commitment to revolutionizing last-mile deliveries, Skye Air focuses on integrating drone technology seamlessly into diverse sectors such as healthcare, e-commerce, quick commerce, and agri-commodity trading.

At the heart of Skye Air’s operations lies Skye UTM, the world’s most sophisticated Unmanned Traffic Management system. This groundbreaking platform orchestrates drone traffic, ensuring unparalleled safety standards and facilitating seamless communication between drones and air traffic control systems.

Driven by a mission deeply rooted in service to the nation, Skye Air pioneers drone-based last-mile delivery solutions that not only propel the logistics industry forward but also foster economic prosperity and accessibility nationwide. Positioned as a cornerstone of India’s evolving delivery ecosystem, Skye Air’s initiatives unlock opportunities and transform the lives for millions of Indians.

Website: http://www.skyeair.tech/