Ecom Express partners with Skye Air to revolutionize last-mile deliveries

Logistics operator Ecom Express said on Tuesday it has entered into a strategic partnership with last-mile delivery technology company Skye Air, which would help it reduce e-commerce parcel delivery times. The collaboration will begin with drone delivery trials in selected locations in Gurugram, with plans to introduce additional PIN codes in a few locations and more difficult terrain across India in subsequent stages, Ecom Express said in a statement.

The collaboration will begin with drone delivery trials in selected locations in Gurugram, with plans to introduce additional PIN codes in a few locations and more difficult terrain across India in subsequent stages, Ecom Express said in a statement.

Ecom Express Limited has a presence in all 28 states and operates in over 2,700 cities with 27,000 PIN codes.

This collaboration represents a significant step forward in the logistics industry, combining Ecom Express’s networking and automation expertise with Skye Air’s drone delivery technology.

“This collaboration will not only strengthen our efforts to reduce e-commerce parcel delivery times, but will also enable sustainability efforts beyond last-mile vehicle electrification,” said Vishwachetan Nadamani, chief operating officer at Ecom Express.

According to the company, research suggests that switching to drone deliveries could reduce carbon emissions by 93 percent compared to land parcel delivery, making a significant contribution to environmental sustainability. Through this collaboration, both partners strive to address the interconnected challenges of traffic congestion and environmental sustainability.

“We have partnered with Ecom Express to integrate drone delivery technology into their last mile delivery ecosystem. Using the power of drones, we not only deliver parcels; we are revolutionizing the delivery landscape with a focus on efficiency and sustainability,” said Ankit Kumar, founder and CEO of Skye Air.

He further said that by leveraging Skye Air’s technology stack and infrastructure, including Skye Pod and Skye UTM, the collaboration aims to enable faster, safer and more efficient deliveries.