Drone Delivery in Bengaluru: How BigBasket and Skye Air Are Delivering Groceries, Medicines to Prestige Falcon City Residents Under 10 Minutes
In Bengaluru's Prestige Falcon City, BigBasket and Skye Air are revolutionizing deliveries with drones. Residents now receive groceries and essentials in just 10 minutes, making shopping faster and more convenient.
Bengaluru, May 3: India has seen it all when it comes to ship, truck, and two-wheeler deliveries. But now, a South Bengaluru apartment complex is taking things sky-high. Residents of Prestige Falcon City are receiving groceries, medicines, and daily essentials via drones, thanks to a collaboration between BigBasket and drone logistics firm Skye Air Mobility.
The drone delivery service operates from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is free to residents. Each drone can carry up to 7 kg of packages from a BigBasket hub within 5 km of the society. The drone drops the order at a designated spot, where a staff member collects it and delivers it to the doorstep. Amazon Drone Delivery Service To Begin in UK’s Darlington Town and Roll Its ‘Amazon Premium Air Service’ for Product Deliveries: Reports.
What Is Drone Delivery?
Drone delivery is a modern logistics solution in which small unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) transport goods from a distribution point to customers’ locations. This contactless method is designed to reduce delivery time, cut through traffic, and improve last-mile connectivity. Drones are especially effective for lightweight packages over short distances and are increasingly used for groceries, medicines, and urgent parcels. Drone Delivery in India: In a First, Drone Delivers Validation of Blood Bags in Delhi (Watch Video).
Drone Delivery: Time, Charges and Functioning
In South Bengaluru, drone delivery is no longer a concept—it's a daily convenience. Starting as early as 7 a.m. and operating until 8 p.m., drones are now delivering groceries and essentials to residents of Prestige Falcon City completely free of extra charges. Each drone can carry packages weighing up to 7 kilograms, either as individual orders or in batches, depending on the need.
The drones deliver the items to a designated drop-off point, where a staff member of the apartment complex takes over and ensures doorstep delivery. All orders are dispatched from a BigBasket storage facility located within a 5 km radius. These operations are powered by Skye Air, a drone logistics company, and have received approval from India’s aviation authority, the DGCA. The entire system is equipped with real-time tracking, offering both convenience and transparency to users.
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