Online grocer Big Basket collaborated with SkyeAir, a drone mobility startup, to deliver groceries via drones, providing quick deliveries to customers in Bengaluru.
The drones used for delivery can carry 7 to 10 kg of products and are faster than traditional delivery services, offering increased efficiency in completing deliveries.
SkyeAir's founder, Ankit Kumar, highlighted the benefits of drone deliveries, such as faster delivery times, enabling patching for multiple deliveries, and utilizing technology for safety and navigation.
The drone delivery system ensures privacy by not having cameras, uses 3D mapping for navigation, implements LiDAR for scanning dynamic obstacles, and incorporates safety features like parachutes, additional batteries, and winching mechanism.