Skye Air Introduces India’s First All-Women Drone Delivery Team
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Skye Air Introduces India’s First All-Women Drone Delivery Team

In a historic milestone for gender inclusivity in aviation and logistics, Skye Air Mobility has launched India's first-ever all-women drone delivery team, proving that Indian women are second to none when it comes to innovation and leadership in emerging industries such as drones.

As a powerful prelude to International Women’s Day, an initiative of Skye Air for women drone pilots and Skye Walkers executing seamless, end-to-end deliveries of essential goods—ranging from medicines and groceries to iPhones—using its proprietary drone delivery technology. What will make this initiative truly groundbreaking is that their entire process, from piloting the drones to executing last-mile deliveries, will be managed exclusively by women. This marks a world-first achievement in fully female-led drone logistics and signals the beginning of a revolution in the traditionally male-dominated logistics sector.

With the drone industry growing at an exponential pace, there is an increasing demand for skilled pilots, creating new avenues for women to break barriers and lead in this futuristic profession. Globally, female representation in drone aviation has been on the rise, with the number of women holding an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate in the US nearly doubling from 3.9% in 2016 to 6.7% in 2019. While these numbers are still small, the momentum is shifting, and India is taking bold steps to ensure that women are at the forefront of this transformation.

However, the industry still presents challenges, including limited access to training, resources, and mentorship for women. Traditionally, sectors like drones, space, and virtual reality have been perceived as male-dominated, but this narrative is rapidly changing. With growing interest and active participation from women, companies are now focusing on developing educational programs and skill-based training to bridge the gap and empower women to lead in drone technology.

Recognizing the potential of women in drone logistics, Skye Air Mobility has committed to training 500 women pilots and Skye Walkers over the next two years, equipping them with expertise in drone operations, delivery management, and last-mile logistics. This initiative also aligns with the spirit of ‘Namo Drone Didi’, a government-backed program that encourages women to harness drone technology for economic empowerment. By supporting women in drone operations, such initiatives are not only fostering financial independence but also reshaping the logistics industry into a more inclusive space.

With urban logistics evolving at an unprecedented rate, Gurugram alone recorded a staggering 1.5 lakh drone deliveries in February 2025—ranging from iPhones to daily groceries, all reaching customers in under seven minutes. At the heart of this transformation is Skye Air Mobility, India’s fastest-growing hyperlocal drone delivery company, redefining last-mile logistics through cutting-edge drone technology.

Ankit Kumar, Founder & CEO, Skye Air Mobility, said, “At Skye Air Mobility, we believe that innovation thrives in inclusivity. By training 500 women drone pilots, we are ensuring that the future of logistics is not just automated, but also diverse and led by women. This is not just about training women to fly drones—it’s about reshaping the entire logistics industry and proving that women can lead in every sector. With this initiative, we are setting a new benchmark for gender inclusion in drone logistics and inspiring more women to take to the skies.”

As the world prepares to celebrate International Women’s Day, Skye Air Mobility sends a resounding message: Indian women are not just participants but pioneers, shaping the future of drone technology and logistics. This is not just a milestone—it’s the dawn of a movement that will transform the logistics landscape, making it more inclusive, efficient, and groundbreaking.

The sky is no longer the limit—it is just the beginning.

In a historic milestone for gender inclusivity in aviation and logistics, Skye Air Mobility has launched India's first-ever all-women drone delivery team, proving that Indian women are second to none when it comes to innovation and leadership in emerging industries such as drones. As a powerful prelude to International Women’s Day, an initiative of Skye Air for women drone pilots and Skye Walkers executing seamless, end-to-end deliveries of essential goods—ranging from medicines and groceries to iPhones—using its proprietary drone delivery technology. What will make this initiative truly groundbreaking is that their entire process, from piloting the drones to executing last-mile deliveries, will be managed exclusively by women. This marks a world-first achievement in fully female-led drone logistics and signals the beginning of a revolution in the traditionally male-dominated logistics sector. With the drone industry growing at an exponential pace, there is an increasing demand for skilled pilots, creating new avenues for women to break barriers and lead in this futuristic profession. Globally, female representation in drone aviation has been on the rise, with the number of women holding an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate in the US nearly doubling from 3.9% in 2016 to 6.7% in 2019. While these numbers are still small, the momentum is shifting, and India is taking bold steps to ensure that women are at the forefront of this transformation. However, the industry still presents challenges, including limited access to training, resources, and mentorship for women. Traditionally, sectors like drones, space, and virtual reality have been perceived as male-dominated, but this narrative is rapidly changing. With growing interest and active participation from women, companies are now focusing on developing educational programs and skill-based training to bridge the gap and empower women to lead in drone technology. Recognizing the potential of women in drone logistics, Skye Air Mobility has committed to training 500 women pilots and Skye Walkers over the next two years, equipping them with expertise in drone operations, delivery management, and last-mile logistics. This initiative also aligns with the spirit of ‘Namo Drone Didi’, a government-backed program that encourages women to harness drone technology for economic empowerment. By supporting women in drone operations, such initiatives are not only fostering financial independence but also reshaping the logistics industry into a more inclusive space. With urban logistics evolving at an unprecedented rate, Gurugram alone recorded a staggering 1.5 lakh drone deliveries in February 2025—ranging from iPhones to daily groceries, all reaching customers in under seven minutes. At the heart of this transformation is Skye Air Mobility, India’s fastest-growing hyperlocal drone delivery company, redefining last-mile logistics through cutting-edge drone technology. Ankit Kumar, Founder & CEO, Skye Air Mobility, said, “At Skye Air Mobility, we believe that innovation thrives in inclusivity. By training 500 women drone pilots, we are ensuring that the future of logistics is not just automated, but also diverse and led by women. This is not just about training women to fly drones—it’s about reshaping the entire logistics industry and proving that women can lead in every sector. With this initiative, we are setting a new benchmark for gender inclusion in drone logistics and inspiring more women to take to the skies.” As the world prepares to celebrate International Women’s Day, Skye Air Mobility sends a resounding message: Indian women are not just participants but pioneers, shaping the future of drone technology and logistics. This is not just a milestone—it’s the dawn of a movement that will transform the logistics landscape, making it more inclusive, efficient, and groundbreaking. The sky is no longer the limit—it is just the beginning.

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