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Mumbai is set to launch a futuristic drone delivery system, where residents will receive daily essentials, packages and e-commerce orders via drones. The delivery service will commence in the first quarter of 2026 in a Wadala society, marking Mumbai's first residential drone delivery initiative.
Drone Firm, Developer Partner for Smart Urban Living
A drone delivery company and a real estate developer have come together to acquaint with smart, sustainable urban living solutions in Mumbai. Skye Air will present the first drone delivery infrastructure in Mumbai for the residents of Wadala's Siddha Sky housing society, with its first skye-pod installation at the society.
The residents will receive daily essentials, packages, and e-commerce orders via drones at a designated Skye-Pod zone set up on the premises for safe and seamless collection.
According to Skye Air, each drone can cover 1km in 60 seconds, with a maximum range of 30 km, offering residents doorstep deliveries in minutes. The company has claimed to leverage its flagship drone, Skye Ship One, which can lift 10kg of shipment in one flight through coordinated drone corridors, the Skye Tunnel.
The first phase of drone-enabled delivery services is scheduled to commence in the first quarter of 2026, marking Mumbai's first residential drone delivery initiative.
Successful Operations in NCR, Bengaluru
Skye Air claims to deliver more than 2 lakh monthly shipments in Delhi-NCR, serving 27 locations in Gurugram, two in Faridabad and one each in Ghaziabad and Bengaluru. They have partnered with delivery platforms like Bluedart, Flipkart, Shiprocket, and others, guaranteeing that residents enjoy faster, safer and greener delivery experiences right at their doorstep.
The initiative will also reduce traffic congestion, minimise carbon emissions and promote sustainable logistics by taking a portion of last-mile delivery off Mumbai's crowded roads.
‘A Defining Step for Mumbai,’ Says Skye Air CEO
Ankit Kumar, founder and CEO of Skye Air, said, "We are marking a defining step in shaping the future of drone-powered deliveries in Mumbai. With advanced skye-pods and AI-based route optimization via Skye UTM, we are setting a new standard for tech-enabled urban mobility, transforming the residential complex into a smart logistics node. This is more than a delivery revolution; it is the beginning of a new era in smart city infrastructure."
Drone Delivery to Cut Congestion and Emissions
Capt. Eshaan Khullar, vice president at Skye Air, said, "Mumbai, like most major metros, faces rising challenges from traffic congestion, delivery delays and increasing carbon emissions. With over five lakh daily last-mile deliveries across the city, traditional logistics systems are struggling to keep pace with demand. Drone-based delivery offers a futuristic, sustainable solution, making faster, safer, and contactless access to goods while significantly reducing on-road traffic and pollution.”
Source: Free Press Journal
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