Skye Air Launches India鈥檚 First All-Women Drone Delivery Team

07 Mar 2025 CW Team

Skye Air Mobility has introduced India鈥檚 first all-women drone delivery team, marking a milestone in gender inclusion in logistics. Women pilots and Skye Walkers will manage end-to-end deliveries of essentials, from medicines to smartphones.

The company aims to train 500 women drone pilots over the next two years, aligning with the 鈥楴amo Drone Didi鈥� initiative. With urban drone deliveries surging鈥擥urugram alone recorded 1.5 lakh in February鈥擲kye Air is driving change in last-mile logistics.

CEO Ankit Kumar emphasised the role of inclusivity in innovation, stating that this initiative will redefine the logistics industry and encourage more women to lead in drone technology.

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