‘Focus will be on scaling networks, payload capacities, cost efficiencies’

Ankit Kumar, CEO, Skye Air said, “2024 has been transformative for India’s drone industry, showcasing Bharat’s immense potential as a land of opportunities. With remarkable advancements in policy, innovation, and sector-wide adoption, the industry has grown exponentially, impacting logistics, agriculture, healthcare, and infrastructure. In a groundbreaking development, Gurugram became the first metropolitan in the world to adopt drone-based delivery in daily life, enabling residents to receive anything and everything within minutes. Milestones like drone-based mail delivery in Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and AIIMS medical supply chains further highlight the sector’s ability to enhance accessibility and efficiency. As we move into 2025, the momentum will only grow stronger, with drones becoming increasingly integrated into mainstream operations. The focus on scaling networks, boosting payload capacities, and driving cost efficiencies will unlock new opportunities in quick-commerce, urban air mobility, and sustainability. Initiatives like the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan and continued investments in R&D and skill development will further solidify India’s ambition to become a global drone hub by 2030. The future holds incredible promise as drones address real-world challenges, from reducing urban congestion to minimizing carbon footprints, propelling Bharat toward a technology-driven, sustainable tomorrow.”