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Bengaluru gets drone deliveries three years after they were first announced
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3m ago
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Bengaluru launches its first commercial drone delivery service by Skye Air, three years after initial plans, offering rapid deliveries in areas like Konankunte. Skye Air's drones, operating in a "Skye Tunnel," can carry up to 10 kg, reducing delivery times and carbon emissions. The service, which sees high demand, uses proprietary technology for efficient management and safety. With clients like Bluedart and Ecom Express, Skye Air also eyes future expansion into food delivery.
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Scandron Receives DGCA Type Certification For Its Logistics Drone
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1y ago
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Scandron, a logistics drone startup based in Bengaluru, India, has received the Directorate General of Civil Aviation's (DGCA) type certification for its logistics drone, CargoMax 500HE. With this certification, Scandron becomes the first company in India to achieve this recognition. The startup plans to introduce drone-based logistics solutions to the market, focusing on enhancing mid and last-mile delivery, streamlining ecommerce logistics, and facilitating critical medical deliveries to remote areas. Scandron has also formed a strategic partnership with logistics solution provider CriticaLog India to offer B2B and hub-to-hub drone deliveries across 160 Indian cities, using CriticaLog's logistics expertise.
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Majority of users don't expect to pay extra for drone deliveries: LocalCircles report
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7m ago
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According to a survey by LocalCircles, the majority of drone deployments in the coming years will be in areas such as border surveillance, disaster monitoring, and farming. Only 23% of respondents believe that drones will be used for deliveries of e-commerce, food, and medicines. Furthermore, only 6% of respondents are willing to pay extra for drone deliveries, with 87% stating that they wouldn't want to pay anything extra. The survey also revealed that 91% of respondents expect drone deployments to be driven by surveillance and border security, while 80% see disaster monitoring and relief as important use cases.
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Scandron Targets Commercial & Defence Sectors After Receiving DGCA Logistics Drone Certificate
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1y ago
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Bengaluru-based drone-maker Scandron has become the first Indian company to receive a Type Certificate from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for its logistics drone, CargoMax 500HE. The certification will allow the company to offer safe and reliable B2B logistics services in India, focusing on efficient and time-saving deliveries between courier service provider hubs. Scandron has entered a strategic partnership with CriticaLog India, a critical logistics service provider, and is also in talks with Shree Maruti Courier. The company plans to offer B2B logistics services between its hubs in 160 Indian cities over the next two years.
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Couple gets ₹1-crore bill for 10-km Uber Auto ride in Bengaluru
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1y ago
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A Hyderabad couple got an Uber Auto bill of over ₹1 crore in Bengaluru after taking a 10-km ride. Sriraj Nilesh said he and his wife got the bill for a ride from KR Puram to Koramangala, after which they were informed about a technical glitch by Uber. A Noida man earlier got a ₹7.6 crore bill on Uber Auto.
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DTDC Partners Skye Air Mobility For Drone Delivery Of Parcels
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11m ago
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DTDC made its first successful drone delivery from Bilaspur to Gurugram Sector 92, completing a 7.5 km journey in just 3-4 minutes. This is the beginning of DTDC's drone delivery service, with plans to expand to other locations in India. Competitor Blue Dart has also started drone deliveries in partnership with Skye Air.
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ideaForge investor gets 570% returns, invests in 2nd drone startup
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1y ago
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Florintree Advisors, led by former Blackstone dealmaker Mathew Cyriac and the largest single investor in ideaForge, has invested ₹20 crore in the drone startup BotLab. This investment comes after Florintree gained a 570% return on its investment in ideaForge. With an 11% stake in ideaForge, Florintree now holds a 15% stake in BotLab, valuing it at approximately ₹120 crore. Cyriac mentioned that they assessed around 15 drone makers before making this investment.
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Drone firms spot an opening in healthcare logistics space
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4m ago
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Drone startups in India are increasingly focusing on healthcare logistics, utilizing drones for swift medical deliveries. Enabled by the Drone Rules 2021, these firms deliver lab samples, medicines, and emergency supplies, constituting 15-20% of their revenue—a figure expected to grow. Startups like Skye Air Mobility conduct numerous daily flights for medical deliveries. Partnering with initiatives like PM Ayushman Bharat Yojana, they cover extensive distances, as seen with a 104 km delivery in West Bengal for Flipkart Health Plus.
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Amaravati to host drone summit this month
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9m ago
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The civil aviation ministry and the Andhra Pradesh government have announced a two-day drone summit in Amaravati on October 22. The summit will bring together drone companies, foreign entities, and other stakeholders. Additionally, there will be a drone show featuring over 5,000 drones. More than 1,000 delegates have registered for the summit so far. The government is also working on a new Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the drone sector, with input being sought from stakeholders. The previous PLI scheme for drones, introduced in 2021 with a budget of Rs 120 crore for three years, has ended.
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Delhivery gets govt's nod for drone delivery services in India
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1y ago
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Logistics firm Delhivery has received approval from Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to incorporate its drone subsidiary. Delhivery Robotics India Private Limited, the new subsidiary, will offer drone-as-a-service for shipment movement as well as remote sensing. The firm had first revealed its plans for drone delivery in February 2023.
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Britain to trial use of drones in deliveries, emergency services
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11m ago
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The UK's aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), has chosen six projects, including Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery service, to participate in trials testing the use of drones. The projects will focus on various applications such as infrastructure inspection, emergency services, and medical supply delivery. The CAA aims to develop policies and regulations to facilitate the safe integration of drone flights into UK airspace, with the goal of enabling drone operations beyond the visual line of sight. Amazon previously announced plans to begin drone deliveries in the UK, Italy, and the US.
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