One of the leading express logistics service providers in India, DTDC Express Ltd., is celebrating its 35th anniversary of founding by introducing Drone-based Deliveries, its newest last-mile innovation.
The firm has made a significant step toward adopting cutting-edge digital solutions to allow effective and sustainable last-mile delivery for its clients by forming a strategic agreement with Skye Air Mobility.
Rather than using the typical road route, which takes around 15 minutes, the first drone delivery happened from Bilaspur to Gurgaon sector 92, covering a distance of 7.5 kilometers in just 3–4 minutes. This demonstrates its dedication to using cutting-edge technology and establishing new industry standards in line with the times.
By expanding its extensive physical network of more than 16,000 channel partners, which serves about 96% of India’s population, DTDC hopes to better optimize the handling of almost 155 million packages yearly.
By lowering carbon emissions and road congestion, this innovative initiative contributes to eco-friendly logistics while offering quick and hassle-free delivery.
After a great start in Gurgaon, DTDC intends to take its Drone-based Deliveries to other strategic regions around India. The next stage of this project will concentrate on pinpointing key areas where drone delivery can have the biggest influence.
Speaking on the occasion, Abhishek Chakraborty, Chief Executive Officer of DTDC Express Ltd. said, “As we commence the 35th year of DTDC’s journey, our strategic partnership with Skye Air marks a significant milestone in setting new benchmarks for last-mile delivery. The partnership aims to address the evolving logistics landscape, driven by digitalization and changing consumer behaviours, presenting us with an opportunity to redefine last-mile logistics in this country.
At DTDC, we embrace the transformative journey, our technological advancements must align seamlessly with societal and environmental needs, reflecting the vision. We aim to leveraging our leadership position to enhance our digital capabilities and drive exponential growth across Express Parcels, International, and Integrated E-commerce Logistics.”
Ankit Kumar, Founder & CEO of Skye Air, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership with DTDC and the potential of their cutting-edge drone technology to revolutionize urban logistics. He said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with DTDC on its 35th Foundation Day, leveraging our advanced drone delivery infrastructure to redefine last-mile deliveries in urban areas.”
“By integrating Drone Deliveries into the delivery network, we can bypass traffic congestion, enhancing delivery speed, efficiency, and sustainability. Each drone delivery can save over 520 grams of CO2 emissions compared to traditional methods. Our goal is to reduce the distance and time for last-mile deliveries, significantly impacting the logistics infrastructure. Bharat is poised to lead the drone delivery and aerial taxi industry on a global scale, with countries worldwide likely to adopt the innovative models being developed here. From drone manufacturers to service providers and R&D institutions, there is a concerted effort to establish Bharat as the global drone hub by 2030, added Ankit.“
DTDC has never wavered in its resolve to lead, innovate, and adapt. As it works to realize its goal of being “the most admired Express Logistics Company in India,” DTDC has accomplished a number of significant landmarks throughout the years.
The first logistics app in India, “MyDTDC app,” DTDCShipAssure, which offers a 100% money-back guarantee for fast premium shipments, and Smile Code Delivery, which uses an OTP to deliver logistics, are among the developments that have occurred recently.
All set to mark yet another milestone, the newly launched, drone delivery service represents an advancement in its journey, highlighting the company’s unwavering commitment to innovation, operational efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
